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BF56 GXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,433 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,993 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,262 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,308 miles

L plate on front screen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,090 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,913 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,011 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 GXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is BF56 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 GXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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