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BN56 RBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,333 mi
Last recorded177,333 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 177,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 177,329 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 169,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 168,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 166,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 166,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall plus low tread outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,531 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 162,527 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 157,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 153,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,928 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,727 miles

engine covered unable to view brake master cylinder etc

front brake pads slightly worn

underneath of the car covered

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,655 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 RBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

BN56 RBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is BN56 RBO safe to buy?

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