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BX56 FUG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,510 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,776 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,418 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 93,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre close to legal limit and metal object cut into tyre (has not reached cords)

osf wing mirror starting to work loose

very slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2013 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre close to legal limit and metal object cut into tyre (has not reached cords)

osf wing mirror starting to work loose

very slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edge slightly irregular

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,978 miles

drivers seat does not tilt forward allowing passengers access to rear seats

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,755 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 FUG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

BX56 FUG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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