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RV56 BFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 118,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 112,002 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,490 miles

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,542 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,975 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,411 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,773 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,497 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Chip in nearside screen area

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,427 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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RV56 BFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV56 BFZ, 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 RV56 BFZ registered?

RV56 BFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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