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BG06 ZFS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 81,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 71,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,034 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 52,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,102 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2015 47,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,754 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,855 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 30,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

signs of perishing on the nearside rear and both the front tyres

Pass 16 May 2009 19,292 miles

bulb warning lamp on

front inner brake pads low

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 ZFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

BG06 ZFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is BG06 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 ZFS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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