MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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