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BJ56 BEN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,207 mi
Last recorded39,207 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 BEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 39,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,736 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.5 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,963 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in places 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

factory covers

Fail 11 Sep 2021 37,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

factory covers

Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,985 miles

Offside Rear tyre. 2-3mm tread in centre.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,530 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,118 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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BJ56 BEN 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 BJ56 BEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 BEN registered?

BJ56 BEN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 BEN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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