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ML56 BFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,377 mi
Last recorded131,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,250 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front front wheel has a slight bind

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

o/s head light lens broken and has sharp edges

Fail 8 Dec 2020 123,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front front wheel has a slight bind

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

o/s head light lens broken and has sharp edges

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 99,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,093 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed lump on side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1 inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern. lense deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating drum when park applied (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern. lense deterioration (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven service performance poor (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,202 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 84,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 74,320 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,895 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 BFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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