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BG56 UZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,221 mi
Last recorded142,221 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 UZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 142,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 136,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 131,039 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 131,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under panels fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 122,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,388 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,457 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine manegment light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 97,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine manegment light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,225 miles

Engine manegment light on

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre, slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2014 88,225 miles

Engine manegment light on

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre, slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,931 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,062 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,484 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads = light on in approx. 3,000m - will require new discs also.

rear pads in approx. 3,000m.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,195 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads = light on in approx. 3,000m - will require new discs also.

rear pads in approx. 3,000m.

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 UZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

BG56 UZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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