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BN56 OZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 163,151 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 163,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 154,940 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake lining warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,766 miles

Rear flexy brake hoses cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 140,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,857 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,857 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,946 miles

Floors and sills covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,281 miles

Sill skirt and floor skirts fitted ,cannot insprct properly

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,281 miles

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

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

Sill skirt and floor skirts fitted ,cannot insprct properly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,783 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 May 2011 26,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,313 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,670 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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 OZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

BN56 OZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is BN56 OZT safe to buy?

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