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SD56 BHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,443 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 136,442 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle in limp mode (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Wishbone Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 131,950 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,740 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,738 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,094 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,094 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,461 miles

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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SD56 BHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SD56 BHX, 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 SD56 BHX registered?

SD56 BHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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