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BN56 OYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 89,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 83,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 80,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 74,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,361 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYS, 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 OYS registered?

BN56 OYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BN56 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 OYS shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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