MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both inner rack arms slight play
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working and offside front (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension corroded but not considered excessive
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension corroded but not considered excessive
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes around bar worn (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust centre section hanger broken but system still secure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed and outer casing breaking up (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm from chassis to hub ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
nearside exterior mirror head loose
offside mirror head slightly loose
unable to clearly see brake pads with wheels attached
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front suspension arm from chassis to hub ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust centre section hanger broken but system still secure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed and outer casing breaking up (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
nearside exterior mirror head loose
offside mirror head slightly loose
unable to clearly see brake pads with wheels attached
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
exhaust centre section hanger starting to break away
nearside exterior mirror head slightly loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
exhaust centre section hanger starting to break away
nearside exterior mirror head slightly loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tread depths wearing low front tyres both wearin on outer edges
engine covers fitted
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion where visable
n/s/r rear brake has slight bind
rear springs obstructedf by lower rear arms
undertrays front to rear
various minor marks and scratches vehicle and alloys
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
all four tread depths wearing low front tyres both wearin on outer edges
engine covers fitted
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion where visable
n/s/r rear brake has slight bind
rear springs obstructedf by lower rear arms
undertrays front to rear
various minor marks and scratches vehicle and alloys
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BF56 XCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2006.
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