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BX56 AVM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,948 mi
Last recorded133,948 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 133,948 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 133,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,551 miles

Rear number plate dirty.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 103,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken on weld

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

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

under body covers fitted both sides

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,425 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken on weld

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

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

under body covers fitted both sides

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,210 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,625 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 56,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 14,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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BX56 AVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BX56 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

BX56 AVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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