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BK56 OPN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,397 mi
Last recorded138,397 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,397 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL AROUND (D - BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than a 40mm circle outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 138,397 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL AROUND (D - BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than a 40mm circle outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,973 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Rear Rear brake application slightly uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Rear Rear brake application slightly uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2017 127,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 127,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,529 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/lipped

slight play both front wheel bearings

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,529 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding/lipped

slight play both front wheel bearings

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 525,523 miles

brake wear indicator light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,716 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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BK56 OPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK56 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

BK56 OPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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