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BG56 JGY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,009 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,387 miles

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,552 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,314 miles

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

offside rear & both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2009 25,304 miles

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

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

offside rear & both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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 JGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG56 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

BG56 JGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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