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BV56 WEW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 159,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 133,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TCA, (STRIGHT ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,222 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,945 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders, n/s has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,884 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel/tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,205 miles

front and rear pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 27 May 2011 42,280 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,280 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 17 Jun 2010 16,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,617 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 WEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WEW, 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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BV56 WEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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