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BJ56 YHT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,701 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 118,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 114,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,551 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,763 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 90,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,951 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,718 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 YHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

BJ56 YHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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