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BJ56 CHG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,036 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,033 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes rise slightly imbalanced

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes rise slightly imbalanced

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,641 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,208 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 CHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

BJ56 CHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 CHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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