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BL55 ZPC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,740 mi
Last recorded142,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm tread however outer edge is smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm tread however outer edge is smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe perished slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe slightly perished (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm with tyre wear ( advise alignment ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 124,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe perished slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe slightly perished (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm with tyre wear ( advise alignment ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre wear ( advise alignment check ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,012 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,867 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked around rear of box,no leaks yet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,875 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mountain broke but exhaust system still adequately supported

Plastic under trays

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,941 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,335 miles

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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BL55 ZPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

BL55 ZPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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