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BF06 KMU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,452 mi
Last recorded136,452 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 136,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 104,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 89,756 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 89,756 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 76,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 76,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,705 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,018 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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BF06 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 BF06 KMU, 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 BF06 KMU registered?

BF06 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BF06 KMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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