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CK56 BTF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 98,550 miles

Front all suspension arms and rods corroded.

Front brake back plates corroded. (both).

Full underbody covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Rear all suspension arms and rods corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front all suspension arms and rods corroded.

Front brake back plates corroded. (both).

Full underbody covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Rear all suspension arms and rods corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,667 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake backing plates corroded.

Full under body covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexable pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

all front suspension arms and rods corroded.

all rear suspension arms and rods corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not able to fully inspect testable areas or items

Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not able to fully inspect testable areas or items

Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Grinding noise coming from nearside rear, unable to identify at time of test.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Grinding noise coming from nearside rear, unable to identify at time of test.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Corroded (Both Sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,923 miles

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

Park brake requres adjustment

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 77,923 miles

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

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

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

Park brake requres adjustment

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 36,563 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s front tyre has small cuts in tread.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,751 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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CK56 BTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK56 BTF, 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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CK56 BTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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