MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both Rear Tyre OUTER SIDEWALLS Damaged/Cut
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Tyre OUTER SIDEWALLS Damaged/Cut
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front OUTER WALL DAMAGED/CUT
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/50/17 (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front OUTER WALL DAMAGED/CUT
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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BF56 XAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.
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