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BX56 AFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,559 mi
Last recorded136,559 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Oct 2014 124,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eml light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 109,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs ridged and pads lok as if becoming low

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords at time of test

offside front tyre bald on inner edge becoming low on tread and has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Aug 2013 109,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs ridged and pads lok as if becoming low

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords at time of test

offside front tyre bald on inner edge becoming low on tread and has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,627 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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BX56 AFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX56 AFK, 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 BX56 AFK registered?

BX56 AFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BX56 AFK safe to buy?

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