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BV56 WYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,426 mi
Last recorded184,426 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 184,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underebody sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 157,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,247 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 127,946 miles

Offside Front lower arm gator split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 127,944 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower arm gator split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,698 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,066 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 WYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

BV56 WYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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