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BX56 UTL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,065 mi
Last recorded167,065 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,065 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 167,065 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 154,019 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective N/S O/S EXHAUST CLAMP CORR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,894 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 143,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper inscure

Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,458 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper inscure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,452 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,002 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,080 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to cpvers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,047 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,709 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,000 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,000 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UTL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UTL, 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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BX56 UTL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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