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BN56 OFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,185 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML Light Present

Nearside Front Wing Corroded But Not Likely To Cause Injury

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,021 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing corroded. Not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded and holed

Fail 28 Sep 2022 128,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing corroded. Not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded and holed

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,001 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 119,954 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S 80KG, O/S 250KG (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,642 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 109,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm.245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,359 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 94,617 miles

center rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

center rear brake pipes corroded

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread at 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit new (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread at 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fit new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,277 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,076 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 64,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,089 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,895 miles

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,737 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,444 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 OFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OFG, 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 BN56 OFG registered?

BN56 OFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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