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B20 BKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,272 mi
Last recorded49,272 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 49,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,324 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 48,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,816 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,164 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

third brake lamp insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp slightly damaged + insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,584 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,583 miles

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

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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B20 BKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 B20 BKM, 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 B20 BKM registered?

B20 BKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for B20 BKM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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