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ML56 BDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

272,096 mi
Last recorded272,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 272,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 265,120 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 261,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 254,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 248,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

minor corrosion detected at various brake pipes

oil temp not taken as no access to dipstick

sections of both rear brake pipes undersealed at time of test

slight play at both front and rear droplinks

various suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

minor corrosion detected at various brake pipes

oil temp not taken during smoketest as no access to dipstick

slight play at both front and rear droplinks

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2013 70,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

minor corrosion detected at various brake pipes

oil temp not taken during smoketest as no access to dipstick

slight play at both front and rear droplinks

various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

minor corrosion detected at various brake pipes

oil temp not taken during smoke test as no access to dipstick

slight play at both front droplinks

slightbplay at both rear droplinks

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber staring to split

oil temp not taken as no access to dipstick

Pass 11 Apr 2011 181,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,608 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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ML56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML56 BDV, 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 ML56 BDV registered?

ML56 BDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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