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NC56 BXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,223 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r coil spring badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 114,187 miles

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

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r coil spring badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,378 miles

rear coil springs corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 109,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2016 103,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre close to legal limt bald on edges

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,342 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,040 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 BXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC56 BXL, 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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NC56 BXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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