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BG06 OXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

251,092 mi
Last recorded251,092 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 251,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 251,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 227,950 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 227,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 195,086 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 177,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 167,785 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 167,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 152,007 miles

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

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

brake anti-slip rubber split

Pass 26 Jul 2011 136,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 136,393 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,277 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 124,277 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,478 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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BG06 OXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OXA, 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 BG06 OXA registered?

BG06 OXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is BG06 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 OXA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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