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BN56 JPV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,904 miles

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,596 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,309 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 70,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,284 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 67,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,944 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

offside front tyre has cuts to side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 40,579 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,051 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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BN56 JPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BN56 JPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 JPV registered?

BN56 JPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is BN56 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 JPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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