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BF56 XAV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,433 mi
Last recorded179,433 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 179,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polish or new headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arms bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 179,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polish or new headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arms bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 161,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted.

Various chassis and suspension components deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,430 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

nearside mirror slight damage

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,130 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 147,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment not releasing properly (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded/blowing

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box hanger snapped off

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

Offside Front abs shield corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 130,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box hanger snapped off

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

Offside Front abs shield corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,189 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,963 miles

fron brake pad wearing thin

Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fron brake pad wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,350 miles

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

front disc[s] wearing thin

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,189 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 XAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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