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KJ56 BGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,598 miles

Whistle noise from engine

Fail 7 Apr 2018 120,598 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front pads low

Whistle noise from engine

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 105,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of kerb damage in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear of 2 bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear out of 2 bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of kerb damage in side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,550 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower back arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,447 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,447 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,618 miles

offside front tyre has worn edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,005 miles

NS+OSF tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stickers in window removed for test

Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,005 miles

NS+OSF tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stickers in window removed for test

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,896 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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KJ56 BGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KJ56 BGX, 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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KJ56 BGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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