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RX56 BGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,297 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 104,445 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,701 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,496 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,813 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 84,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 79,580 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,461 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,460 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fiber text (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fiber text (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,254 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 72,215 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater not working Both Sides ( mirror) (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,294 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre sidewalls (inner) cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 53,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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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RX56 BGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX56 BGV, 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 RX56 BGV registered?

RX56 BGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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