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BH56 ASH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH56 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 75,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 63,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 63,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 55,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,151 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 24,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,360 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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BH56 ASH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BH56 ASH, 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 BH56 ASH registered?

BH56 ASH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is BH56 ASH safe to buy?

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