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BX56 DDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,212 mi
Last recorded189,212 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 189,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment both sides (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 179,717 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 179,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 159,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,992 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 146,992 miles

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,320 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 115,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013

offside m irror glass cracked but good veiw

Fail 27 Feb 2013 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside m irror glass cracked but good veiw

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,875 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 100,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,886 miles

metal bits in both rear tyres

offside windscreen washer pressure low

Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre = 3mm - new soon.

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,143 miles

n/s/r tyre = 3mm - new soon.

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 DDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DDV, 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 DDV registered?

BX56 DDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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