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BF56 GXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,514 mi
Last recorded103,514 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 103,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 83,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,550 miles

Exhaust bracket missing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,630 miles

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp leveling device slightly broken

two stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,415 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,377 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,459 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 GXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

BF56 GXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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