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RE56 BKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,888 mi
Last recorded120,888 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 120,888 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut not exposing the inner cord at time of test

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 118,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,481 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 113,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,978 miles

various small chips to windscreen swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,791 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,382 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,022 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Vehicle tested in wet conditons

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,925 miles

Both front brake discs slighly ridged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,099 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,619 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 BKZ 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 94.7%.

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 BKZ, 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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What year was RE56 BKZ registered?

RE56 BKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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