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BD06 CFX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 113,645 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 113,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,473 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,467 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,831 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,830 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 65,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 47,266 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 CFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD06 CFX, 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 BD06 CFX registered?

BD06 CFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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