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BF56 EPA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,724 mi
Last recorded174,724 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 174,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,686 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

front fog lamps loose and front bumper damaged/loose

Fail 24 Jul 2019 150,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of the rear fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

front fog lamps loose and front bumper damaged/loose

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,300 miles

Engine cover,under-trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover,under-trays and sill covers fitted

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake warning on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discoloured/yellow (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 127,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly discoloured/yellow (1.7.5a)

all four valve dust caps missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,523 miles

top & bottom engine cover fitted making inspection full inspection of engine bay area difficult

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,336 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BF56 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 EPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF56 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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