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BV56 WFW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 117,882 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 117,882 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,047 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 103,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split But No Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,761 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,456 miles

plastic covers fitted underside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,070 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,057 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,352 miles

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

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

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 WFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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