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BX56 UUF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,006 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 120,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 120,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,465 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2013 93,298 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,880 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,204 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 8 Dec 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 41,017 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 UUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 UUF registered?

BX56 UUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is BX56 UUF safe to buy?

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