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BG06 ZFR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,832 mi
Last recorded200,832 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 200,832 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 200,797 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear anti-roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 191,327 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 191,327 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 180,906 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 180,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 167,158 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 167,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 147,621 miles

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

front & rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,490 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 136,490 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 127,427 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 102,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front 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 ZFR 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

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

Is BG06 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 ZFR 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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