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BV56 WEO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,483 mi
Last recorded111,483 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 111,483 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 111,483 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,734 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,245 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 91,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 88,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 87,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,279 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,266 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,990 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 80,973 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2011 62,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Covers fitted above and below and front to rear on vehicle

Front brake discs lipped and becoming worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,955 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 WEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

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

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