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RE56 BJO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 123,800 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 117,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated behind window washer reservoir (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine tray and undertrays fitted.

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s + n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s + n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,954 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 102,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 92,554 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 76,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,148 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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RE56 BJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RE56 BJO, 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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RE56 BJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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