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BJ56 CHY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

203,532 mi
Last recorded203,532 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 CHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 203,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 179,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 179,453 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 56,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,877 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 CHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ56 CHY, 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 BJ56 CHY registered?

BJ56 CHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is BJ56 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 CHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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