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BN56 ZGL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 105,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,811 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 78,811 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 68,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,954 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,375 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake& fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,846 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pupes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,234 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 ZGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

BN56 ZGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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