MOT Status
ValidMileage
213,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers underneath not allowing full inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers underneath not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers underneath not allowing full inspection of suspension components, brake pipes etc
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cannot see rear brake pads clearly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs are wearing thin
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML56 BGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 ML56 BGZ registered?
ML56 BGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.
Is ML56 BGZ safe to buy?
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