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BV56 XCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,478 mi
Last recorded168,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,478 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 256,836 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 148,461 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,617 miles

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

front rear dics wear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 135,628 miles

rear dics wear

Fail 24 Aug 2011 135,628 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear dics wear

Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,578 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

brake/fuel pipe all under plastic trim

slight corrosion to fuel pipes above fuel tank

Fail 12 Jul 2010 121,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

brake/fuel pipe all under plastic trim

slight corrosion to fuel pipes above fuel tank

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,561 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 XCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

BV56 XCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is BV56 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XCZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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