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BV56 XBL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,804 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 92,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,433 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,918 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt {front} (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,806 miles

slight rust under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,294 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 59,932 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front lower tie rod ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,980 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front lower tie rod ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 55,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,893 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,733 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,042 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 XBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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