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BD06 LLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,147 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

o/s front steering rack arm has slight play

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 60,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,258 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 LLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

BD06 LLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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