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BG06 EAE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,015 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,162 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,952 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 104,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords visible cord in cracking 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 102,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 100,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 98,748 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,940 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint thrust arm forward facing (2.4.G.2)

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 94,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 84,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 80,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,356 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,534 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)

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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BG06 EAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG06 EAE, 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 BG06 EAE registered?

BG06 EAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is BG06 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 EAE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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