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BF56 GZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,379 mi
Last recorded195,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 195,379 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 175,378 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2022 175,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2021 158,002 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 158,002 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 150,050 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 150,050 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front & rear (0.1 (a))

under-trays fitted,.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside drop link upper boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,482 miles

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

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 GZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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