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BT56 UEE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,099 mi
Last recorded167,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 167,099 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 167,099 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 150,373 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 150,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

N/S Repeater lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint furthest rear arm as marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint furthest rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint furthest rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,761 miles

nsf tyre has a cut to sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,641 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,252 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 UEE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UEE, 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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BT56 UEE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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