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BNZ 5802

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,494 mi
Last recorded126,494 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5802
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,037 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 124,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 106,318 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 106,318 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,774 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

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

centre rear exhaust section outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,965 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,965 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 63,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,865 miles

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

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

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 5802 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 79.2%.

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 5802, 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 BNZ 5802 registered?

BNZ 5802 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is BNZ 5802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5802 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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