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BK56 YBB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,586 mi
Last recorded140,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,586 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 140,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and into 2nd layer if any high mileage is done before re test they may fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and same advice as nsf (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres different size to fronts

when drove car down to test bay had a suspension knock on front but nothing found on test

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (nearside + offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small chip in front screen

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,778 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,867 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside/offside ()

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,059 miles

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,305 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,153 miles

front wipers slightly smeering the screen

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 YBB 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 78.9%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

BK56 YBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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