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BG56 LZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,719 mi
Last recorded120,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,929 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,609 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 LZJ 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

BG56 LZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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