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BV56 XCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,301 mi
Last recorded217,301 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 217,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 216,808 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 208,133 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 194,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 167,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 167,881 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 150,317 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,897 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 139,897 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S rear Suspension bush noise

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,608 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 94,608 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 33,528 miles

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.

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 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.

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