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BP56 YJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,548 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 120,072 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 117,628 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 117,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 102,514 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,691 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 91,691 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,813 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,949 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,803 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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BP56 YJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 BP56 YJX, 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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BP56 YJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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