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BJ56 YFU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,286 mi
Last recorded175,286 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 175,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 167,912 miles

Extensive under trays limit inspection

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F brake caliper bleed nipple broken off

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 129,512 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,175 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,175 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 94,307 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,301 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 YFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 YFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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