MOT Status
ValidMileage
189,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated wearing on edges (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater not working offside+nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Side repeater not working OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit asap (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as-marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre bold outer and inner edge
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT56 MKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?
BT56 MKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.
Is BT56 MKP safe to buy?
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