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AF06 BGK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,799 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 115,796 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 108,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre parised

Offside Front tyree parised

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,361 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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,037 miles

surface damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 May 2009 29,437 miles

surface damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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AF06 BGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF06 BGK, 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 AF06 BGK registered?

AF06 BGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AF06 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 BGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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