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BK56 WXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 WXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,094 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2025 53,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,962 miles

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

Nearside sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,239 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,265 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 41,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,883 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,193 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads close to limit

n/s/r o/s/r brake pads close to limit

some movement to n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,730 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 WXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

BK56 WXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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