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ML56 BFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,254 mi
Last recorded163,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 163,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes / n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 158,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 153,079 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 147,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 133,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,316 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 99,316 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,209 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge

o/s & n/s/f drive lamps cracked lens's

o/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

rear brakes 11% imbalanced

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 BFA 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 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

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

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