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BG06 OZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,826 mi
Last recorded183,826 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 183,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Under Body Corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 174,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear underbody corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 160,139 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 158,919 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 158,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 154,594 miles

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 150,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 8 May 2015 148,134 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 144,203 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 140,386 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 140,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 136,318 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 136,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 130,233 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 130,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 125,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 125,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,023 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 104,023 miles

Offside Front 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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BG06 OZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OZF, 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 OZF registered?

BG06 OZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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