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BT56 NBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,228 mi
Last recorded195,228 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 NBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 195,228 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

nearside rear sticking [suspect handbrake shoes]

nearside/offside front tyres devoid of tread on egdes

nearside/offside rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 195,266 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

general corrosion under vehicle

handbrake warning light on

nearside rear sticking [suspect handbrake shoes]

nearside/offside front tyres devoid of tread on egdes

nearside/offside rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 189,399 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill covers fitted

offside rear brake/wheel has slight binding/free movement when turned by hand

Fail 10 May 2016 189,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill covers fitted

secondary foot brake lever not fully returning to off p[position and warning light stays on

Pass 28 Mar 2015 169,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 169,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service brake pedal anti-slip device is worn smooth in areas,though rubber construction

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,386 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,789 miles

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

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

n/s mirror indicator lense cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,997 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 NBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

BT56 NBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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