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NC56 BXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 111,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2023 93,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,750 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 79,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 75,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,523 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 71,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,855 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,272 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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NC56 BXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NC56 BXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NC56 BXA?

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What year was NC56 BXA registered?

NC56 BXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is NC56 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 BXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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