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BL55 ZPV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,480 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,480 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Broken bonnet badge has sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,480 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Broken bonnet badge has sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,359 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 88,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,594 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 86,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 81,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,994 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge cords not showing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,710 miles

advise cut in the nearside rear tyre wall cords not showing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise cut in the nearside rear tyre wall cords not showing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,142 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,580 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge - nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,969 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 ZPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL55 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

BL55 ZPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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