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BG06 YXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,501 mi
Last recorded123,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 YXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to all tyre sidewalls in particular both fronts

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,787 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Fail 20 Dec 2012 64,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,575 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,742 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 YXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

BG06 YXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is BG06 YXJ safe to buy?

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