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BK56 EZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 153,055 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 153,055 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 149,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,197 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber split

Offside Front drop link rubber split

exhaust bracket broken

nearside indicator lens cracked

Pass 20 May 2023 132,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 122,307 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 112,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 107,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 104,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 100,874 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front brake discs corroded on outer lip

Rear exhaust mount broken off

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Fail 26 May 2018 100,874 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front brake discs corroded on outer lip

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust mount broken off

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,916 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,115 miles

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

fuel tank bracket 1 nut missing but not insecure

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2013 67,288 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 67,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 61,343 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,587 miles

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

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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BK56 EZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BK56 EZR, 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 BK56 EZR registered?

BK56 EZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BK56 EZR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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