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BV56 WGD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,001 miles

Front bumper damaged lower

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,958 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,276 miles

Damage To Lower Front Bumper

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted And Worn On Rear Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm --225 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Damage To Lower Front Bumper

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Pitted And Worn On Rear Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm --225 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,551 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,528 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,216 miles

undershields fitted

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 WGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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