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BF06 PXY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 10 May 2019 85,266 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 85,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 76,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 68,126 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATER LAMPS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT REC NEW BULBS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 18 May 2017 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTEERN (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH REAR INDICATER LAMPS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT REC NEW BULBS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,153 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,153 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 16 Oct 2012 40,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 40,397 miles

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

advise o\s\front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,333 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 PXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

BF06 PXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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