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BF56 EPL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,485 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,037 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,600 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,305 miles

Offside o/s/r tyre getting low and n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cordes

both side rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside o/s/r tyre getting low and n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cordes

both side rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Residue on both front and rear registration plates

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 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPL, 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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What year was BF56 EPL registered?

BF56 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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