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BT56 LBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,516 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,438 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Centre exhaust hanger corroded & broken, rear hanger insecure from exhaust

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 99,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres worn

Centre exhaust hanger corroded & broken, rear hanger insecure from exhaust

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear also cracking (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre slight edge wear

Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,852 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,067 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 16 Oct 2009 19,089 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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BT56 LBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LBE, 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 BT56 LBE registered?

BT56 LBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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