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BD06 CFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 146,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 134,521 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,919 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 120,229 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 120,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2015 106,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,241 miles

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

rattle from exhaust system - internal

Pass 14 May 2013 81,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 68,835 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges - advise geometry check

Pass 26 May 2011 54,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,770 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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BD06 CFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD06 CFJ, 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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BD06 CFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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