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BJ56 ZBD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,416 mi
Last recorded152,416 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,416 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 152,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play needs replacing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres o/s tyre on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,873 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Anti roll bar has moved in D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,733 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar lightly touching lower suspension arm on full lock

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 110,669 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar lightly touching lower suspension arm on full lock

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,878 miles

Front anti roll bar has slight sideways movement and catches when steering is turned

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

rear hand brake is noisy and catches slightly when wheel is turned of both sides

Fail 3 Jan 2018 104,878 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar has slight sideways movement and catches when steering is turned

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear hand brake is noisy and catches slightly when wheel is turned of both sides

Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 98,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,314 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 72,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 63,706 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ZBD 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 63.6%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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