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RE56 BJV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 97,515 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,237 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,154 miles

nearside front tyre tread slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,648 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,724 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 15 Apr 2016 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,265 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,265 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 1 May 2014 68,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both track contol arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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RE56 BJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJV, 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 RE56 BJV registered?

RE56 BJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RE56 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 BJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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