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BV56 WDR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,299 mi
Last recorded134,299 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 134,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 132,390 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,384 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both main-line pipes to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,971 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf/osf/nsn/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged/missing

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

Rear fuel pipe ferules corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Aug 2020 116,478 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf/osf/nsn/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged/missing

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

Rear fuel pipe ferules corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osf (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,549 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,230 miles

Front nsf and osf castor arm bushes perishing

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pump hose ends slightly corroded

Rear nsr and osr brake flexi hose pipe ends slightly corroded

plastic underbody trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,479 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,101 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 84,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,728 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 73,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,103 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,710 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 WDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV56 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

BV56 WDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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