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BV56 WJM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 141,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,748 miles

Mechanical components corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mechanical components corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,591 miles

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

chip on front windscreen not big enough to fail

different alloys fitted front to rear same size tyres fitted across both axels

front brake discs heavily lipped on inside

play in both front wheels

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,640 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,261 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,261 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 96,128 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 96,126 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 92,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 89,115 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,262 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,537 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,688 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,635 miles

Nearside Front 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 WJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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