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BF56 OJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,076 mi
Last recorded207,076 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 207,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 206,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 194,950 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 173,859 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,563 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,195 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,236 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,236 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,976 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Oct 2010 90,879 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,389 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

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 OJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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