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BA04 AYO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,265 mi
Last recorded101,265 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 AYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner door handle detached when closing door. has been glued on before

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,576 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,516 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 64,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,926 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,460 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,849 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 33,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,516 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 27,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,163 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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BA04 AYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BA04 AYO, 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 BA04 AYO registered?

BA04 AYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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