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BK56 YBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 192,588 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 190,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front near side rear track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel catching inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 182,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 177,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged top is misting (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low est 2mm but cant see easy with road wheels on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 177,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged top is misting (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low est 2mm but cant see easy with road wheels on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 171,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 170,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (the lower rear one )out of the2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

large under trays make it hard to assess all under floor areas and parts

Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and the nsr tyre is 3mm (225/50/16/92v) (4.1.E.1)

plastic under guards fitted from standard

Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,207 miles

Covers fitted preventing checks to some underside components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,558 miles

Under side covers fitted preventing checks to some components.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,558 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders.Near limits.

Under side covers fitted preventing checks to some components.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,899 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 YBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

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