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BF56 GYV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front arch liner a little lose a lightly rubbing wheel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated sealer on boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to insecure wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tyre has word bold due to wheel are fouling

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

Rear both rear flexy brake hoses are slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,017 miles

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

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

engine drive belt perished and cracked.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 117,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

engine drive belt perished and cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 106,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,785 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn

Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S Rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,885 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly / offside rear damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,855 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,403 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,587 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

BF56 GYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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