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BN56 OZS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 108,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,737 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 100,737 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,229 miles

nsr lens damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

nsr lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear discs worn

front no plate damaged

n/s/r lens damaged

oil leak gear box area

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,826 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 in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear discs worn

front no plate damaged

n/s/r lens damaged

oil leak gear box area

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 59,493 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,540 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 OZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

BN56 OZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is BN56 OZS safe to buy?

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