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BJ56 NDC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,616 mi
Last recorded167,616 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 167,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 165,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 156,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 121,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,727 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,727 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,722 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 NDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

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

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