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BG56 XVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,986 mi
Last recorded69,986 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,986 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,865 miles

offside rear tyre was flat i put air in it to test the brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre was flat i put air in it to test the brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,461 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,461 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,406 miles

front and rear discs scored

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,812 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 XVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

BG56 XVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is BG56 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 XVB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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