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BG06 ZFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,021 mi
Last recorded132,021 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,021 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2024 130,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspenstion components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 128,551 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill damage

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

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

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,394 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 120,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light unit broken showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

unable to check offside headlamp aim due to being inoperative

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,320 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some items plus n/s/f jack point damaged sill trim split ...

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint castor arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,828 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 ZFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

BG06 ZFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2006.

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