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BK56 ULG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,693 mi
Last recorded94,693 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,693 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 94,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,525 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 81,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,358 miles

Nearside front jacking pad is missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,983 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,874 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,129 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULG 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 66.7%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

BK56 ULG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BK56 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK56 ULG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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