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BJ56 OMF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,064 mi
Last recorded151,064 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 151,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 147,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 144,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 144,416 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES TO REAR FLEXY PIPES/OVER REAR AXLE/OVER TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 140,272 miles

Front tyres worn outer egdes

Nearside front lower (front arm) suspension arm has play in balljoint

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2017 128,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,754 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,742 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,346 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

BJ56 OMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 OMF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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