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BG56 LYT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,618 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 59,616 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,204 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 59,204 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,796 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 58,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,460 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 54,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,592 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,299 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,787 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,209 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 42,209 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,048 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,048 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 34,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,304 miles

plastick sill covers fitted not allowing full sill in inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,838 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 LYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

BG56 LYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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The MOT history for BG56 LYT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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