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BJ56 NFR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 149,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 123,422 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 123,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 346,687 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 NFR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 NFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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