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BJ06 DYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,822 mi
Last recorded222,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 222,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wheels on the vehicle differ from rear ones but same size tyres on there axles respectively

slight movement in the offside front inner steering system joint with rack

Pass 3 Mar 2022 216,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND RUNFLAT DAMAGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUB-FRAME BUSHES HEAVILY SPLITTING AND PERISHED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND OSF TYRES ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 216,688 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONTS. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REARS. (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT DAMAGED FLEXI JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED AND RUNFLAT DAMAGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL SUB-FRAME BUSHES HEAVILY SPLITTING AND PERISHED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND OSF TYRES ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 199,803 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 187,436 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 187,014 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 168,600 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 168,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 164,618 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 157,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 139,532 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 139,531 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 124,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (2454517)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,429 miles

'Screen cracked but not considered to be in drivers view.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,253 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BJ06 DYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ06 DYW, 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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BJ06 DYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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