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ML56 BFO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 79,835 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 79,835 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2022 79,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 79,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 78,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 78,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 72,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,457 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 BFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

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

Is ML56 BFO safe to buy?

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