MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays fitted obscuring view to testable items
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays fitted obscuring view to testable items
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine covers fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S rear Suspension bush noise
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower engine covers fitted
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Larger tyres fitted to rear
Lower engine covers fitted
Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Larger tyres fitted to rear
Lower engine covers fitted
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV56 XCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?
BV56 XCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.
Is BV56 XCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV56 XCY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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