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BF56 GKE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake has a low effort it seems it may need adjusting or repair.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 134,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake has a low effort it seems it may need adjusting or repair.

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 128,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 125,305 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 121,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 117,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 105,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,219 miles

Park brake peddle rubber missing

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 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

BF56 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 GKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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