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RV56 BHL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 131,882 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and contact area! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre wearing near to limit!

rear sub-frame and suspension components corroding!

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit!

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear cross-member and suspension components corroded!

Pass 11 Jan 2024 126,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,274 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre badly worn at edges!

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit!

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,839 miles

offside rear tyre worn down to legal limit!

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,892 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and lipped.

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 80,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and lipped.

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,102 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge!

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,764 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,068 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,879 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,788 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,920 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 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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RV56 BHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHL, 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 RV56 BHL registered?

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

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