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BG06 OWW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 97,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,834 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,457 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 81,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake pads showing signs of overheating. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and tread low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,322 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes fluctuating slightly. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes fluctuating slightly. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,995 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 78,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,236 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front Inner disc rusty

Offside Front Inner disc rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper brake pipe rusty

Nearside Front Inner disc rusty

Offside Front Inner disc rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,423 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking in tread.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,414 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,434 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 1 Apr 2010 44,224 miles

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

advise - n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 6 May 2009 35,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG06 OWW, 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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BG06 OWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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