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BD06 TZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 TZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,698 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,277 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front tyres heavily worn and damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres heavily worn and damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,048 miles

Nearside rear spring rubbing on suspension arm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD06 TZX registered?

BD06 TZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is BD06 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 TZX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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