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BP55 TTV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

183,061 mi
Last recorded183,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 183,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 159,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 159,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 144,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 144,369 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,115 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,367 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,387 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,879 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,603 miles

Park brake efficiency 17% only just met may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,795 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 94,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 64,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,600 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)

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,100 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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BP55 TTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BP55 TTV, 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 BP55 TTV registered?

BP55 TTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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