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BF06 KOX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,858 mi
Last recorded125,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 125,858 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 125,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,344 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,980 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,893 miles

Engine covers

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre got minor cut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,121 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,247 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

nearside front tyre wearing from the inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,480 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 88,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,846 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

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 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KOX, 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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BF06 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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