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BT56 UFC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205//55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow front exhaust flexible joint

Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,410 miles

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,530 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,559 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 UFC 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 85.7%.

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

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