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BX56 DJU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,206 mi
Last recorded53,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 53,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 52,238 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 52,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,159 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 50,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 49,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,779 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,792 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 8,055 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 DJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX56 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

BX56 DJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BX56 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 DJU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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