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BV56 WDP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,338 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,244 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,508 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,435 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front lower inner wing missing

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

park brake rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,569 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,884 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,710 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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BV56 WDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol 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 BV56 WDP, 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 BV56 WDP registered?

BV56 WDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is BV56 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 WDP 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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