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BT56 NCU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 130,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,229 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Jacking point area rusted but covered with plastic shield preventing proper examination .

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Springs and spring pans badly rusted

Rear Underside of car rusted

Rear suspension arms badly rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,753 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,575 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,424 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear floor & subframe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & bracket broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear floor & subframe corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 43,350 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 32,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Dec 2009 21,832 miles

srs air bag warning light on

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 NCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU?

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What year was BT56 NCU registered?

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

Is BT56 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 NCU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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