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BT56 UES

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,257 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,254 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,543 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm inner bush burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top drop link bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,423 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,492 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,298 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,721 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,188 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 UES 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 78.9%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

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

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