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BX56 DLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,620 mi
Last recorded140,620 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 122,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 122,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,528 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 111,488 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,445 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 DLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

BX56 DLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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