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A13 BBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,091 mi
Last recorded45,091 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,091 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,424 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 44,424 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2021 41,435 miles

All seatbelts slow to return

Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2019 39,443 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Oct 2018 37,528 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,666 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

both front to rear brake pipes corroded but not deemed to excess

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,052 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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A13 BBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A13 BBJ, 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 A13 BBJ registered?

A13 BBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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