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BL55 OFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,447 mi
Last recorded125,447 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 125,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 122,643 miles

slight corrosion o/s rear brake disc

Fail 26 Aug 2020 122,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn very low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre very low on inner edge also very close to exposing cords

slight corrosion o/s rear brake disc

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,306 miles

Rear tyres getting low (2.5mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,686 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,372 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 63,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,186 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edges &close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,429 miles

2 CHILDSEAT FITTED TO REAR N/S/OS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,330 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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BL55 OFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL55 OFT, 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 BL55 OFT registered?

BL55 OFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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