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3 BOS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,121 mi
Last recorded19,121 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 19,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 17,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 17,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 16,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 16,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just acceptable (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 15,253 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 14,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 12,832 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 12,729 miles

covers trays fitted

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,452 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,318 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 10,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 10,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,412 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 7,338 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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3 BOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 BOS, 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 3 BOS registered?

3 BOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is 3 BOS safe to buy?

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