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BV56 WEA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 156,582 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,087 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 124,345 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 124,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,827 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,386 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,384 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,906 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,890 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake discs worn.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,684 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Rear tyres ON legal limit.

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 WEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV56 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

BV56 WEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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