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NC56 BXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,622 mi
Last recorded38,622 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 33,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 22,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,116 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 17,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 16,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 15,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 15,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 14,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 13,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,439 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 11,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,959 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 8,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,160 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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NC56 BXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BXH, 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

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What year was NC56 BXH registered?

NC56 BXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is NC56 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 BXH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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