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BNZ 4992

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4992
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,799 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 79,799 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly park brake lever foot operated (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,138 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot pedal broken (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose internal baffles knocking inside rear exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and glass missing

Pass 3 May 2024 69,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 2 May 2024 69,425 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,722 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s front fog lamp inoperative & broken

Fail 22 Mar 2021 61,122 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front fog lamp inoperative & broken

Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,171 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 28 Apr 2020 60,170 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,262 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken / inoperative

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

chips in windscreen within accepted limits

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing legal limit and has cracks / perish marks in it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,535 miles

nearside front fog lamp cracked

nearside repeater has water ingress

neasrside mirror damaged

offside repeater has water igress

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,759 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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BNZ 4992 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNZ 4992, 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 BNZ 4992 registered?

BNZ 4992 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BNZ 4992 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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