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BJ56 YGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,051 mi
Last recorded142,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 142,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 130,050 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 124,601 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 124,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 115,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2022 115,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability spring cup detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,861 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 109,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2018 100,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 100,828 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2017 97,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 91,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 85,950 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 82,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,549 miles

NSF fog lamp lens broken and bulb out

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp lense broken - n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - o/s/r brake pad on legal limit - both rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,275 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 YGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

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

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