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BV56 XBH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 156,945 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 154,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 152,320 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 149,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 146,614 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edge worn low

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 146,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner and outer edge worn low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 145,228 miles

EML on

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,939 miles

EML on

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 134,282 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 134,282 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 130,083 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 130,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 126,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 121,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,283 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 116,189 miles

parking light is on

Fail 3 Sep 2011 116,188 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

parking light is on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

BV56 XBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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