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BF06 PXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,825 mi
Last recorded34,825 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 PXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,825 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 33,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 32,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 27,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres 3mm

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 15,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smearing

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 12,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BF06 PXL, 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 BF06 PXL registered?

BF06 PXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BF06 PXL 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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