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BJ56 NDK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,741 mi
Last recorded208,741 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 208,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 191,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 173,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 156,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' shape mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,720 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,330 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,340 miles

service brake anti-slip pad worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,059 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,830 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 NDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

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

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