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BT56 CXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,182 mi
Last recorded56,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 CXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 56,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 54,312 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 54,312 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,289 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,568 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some compointes

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,656 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,479 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,005 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)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,096 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres cracking to the tread

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,720 miles

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

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)

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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BT56 CXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT56 CXE, 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

How do I check the history of BT56 CXE?

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What year was BT56 CXE registered?

BT56 CXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is BT56 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 CXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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