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BG56 JJF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 24 May 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 May 2017 83,286 miles

drivers inside door handle inscure

Pass 18 May 2016 76,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,639 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 72,704 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 72,704 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 56,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,047 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 JJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG56 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

BG56 JJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is BG56 JJF safe to buy?

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