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KS56 BGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,645 mi
Last recorded34,645 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,645 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 34,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 28,159 miles

Nearside front tyre with sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays installed

Pass 30 Dec 2015 23,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres crcking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,490 miles

both rear tyres on 2.9mm

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,451 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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KS56 BGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KS56 BGZ, 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 KS56 BGZ registered?

KS56 BGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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