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BL55 XNO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,457 mi
Last recorded87,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,457 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame , anti-roll bar, upper & lower suspension arms & coil springs are corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2025 85,829 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,580 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 73,430 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))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 71,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,589 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 62,306 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 12 May 2015 59,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 56,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,805 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,122 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 XNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

BL55 XNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is BL55 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 XNO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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