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BJ56 NFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 84,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,139 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 79,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,799 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 78,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,716 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,258 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2016 75,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2015 71,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,870 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS ACTIVATED

FRONT AND REAR PADS WEARING

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING TO EXCESS (BALDING) OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,462 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 NFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 NFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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