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BJ56 HCF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 116,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,453 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 Aug 2016 43,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,558 miles

Engine Management warning Light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre found cuts on outter side wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,615 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 HCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

BJ56 HCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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