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BG56 JFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,751 mi
Last recorded174,751 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 174,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 174,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,600 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,418 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,567 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,097 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,711 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,246 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 50,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,171 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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BG56 JFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG56 JFJ, 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 BG56 JFJ registered?

BG56 JFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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