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BF56 OJS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,280 mi
Last recorded50,280 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM - / CAST IRON ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,437 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms - rear arms - inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms - rear arms - inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,746 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 OJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

BF56 OJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is BF56 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 OJS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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