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BJ56 YGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,536 mi
Last recorded112,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 112,536 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,287 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 112,109 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2018 111,890 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,030 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 110,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 88,504 miles

plastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,388 miles

Park brake pedal antislip rubber missing

Fail 29 Oct 2010 50,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Park brake pedal antislip rubber missing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YGU 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGU, 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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BJ56 YGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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