MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f lower fog light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 VCT, 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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How do I check the history of BG56 VCT?
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What year was BG56 VCT registered?
BG56 VCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.
Is BG56 VCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG56 VCT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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