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BN56 ZTY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

317,670 mi
Last recorded317,670 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 317,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 317,669 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE, ABOVE FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE.CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 307,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 307,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 286,903 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 286,903 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle smoke level excessively high and likely to damage test equipment. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm to the rear of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 260,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 260,703 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 225,130 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 225,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 203,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 203,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 179,712 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 153,270 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,907 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,757 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,003 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 ZTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZTY, 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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BN56 ZTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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