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BN56 HBC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,015 miles

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

Rear Brake backing plates corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,229 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,968 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff on lock to lock

Fail 18 Oct 2022 85,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff on lock to lock

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 7 Oct 2021 83,680 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 81,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,071 miles

coils springs corroded

corrision on brake pipes

covers fitted undernearth

exhaust hanger snapped

nearside front suspension front arm play in ball joint

nearside front tyre scrubing off and tyre wall deteriorated

offside front suspension front arm play in ball joint

reduced damping

steering inner rack ends play in joints

Fail 25 Oct 2018 73,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

coils springs corroded

corrision on brake pipes

covers fitted undernearth

exhaust hanger snapped

nearside front suspension front arm play in ball joint

nearside front tyre scrubing off and tyre wall deteriorated

offside front suspension front arm play in ball joint

reduced damping

steering inner rack ends play in joints

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,976 miles

coil springs corroded

covers fitted

nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,456 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Under panels fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Under panels fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2014 52,325 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,224 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,224 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from gearbox electrical plug

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,716 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 23,716 miles

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

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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BN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN56 HBC, 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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BN56 HBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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