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BK56 YDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,738 mi
Last recorded126,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 YDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,738 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure DUE TO CORREDE HANGER (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition CONDENSATION ON INSIDE SCREEN AT TIME OF TEST (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN A DIRTY STATE INSIDE AND OUT

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,692 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,160 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

registration plate delaminated

Fail 1 Oct 2018 124,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes have corrosion

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

registration plate delaminated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 21 Nov 2017 119,215 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Nov 2016 112,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,501 miles

exhaust pipe by hanger small leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust pipe by hanger small leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small exhaust leak by centre hanger

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,348 miles

small exhaust leak by centre hanger

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,783 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,783 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 48,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 YDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YDJ, 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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BK56 YDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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