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BJ06 UUW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 112,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,332 miles

Brake warning device defective Parking brake pedal does not fully release (3.3.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on both inner & outer shoulders.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.G.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,587 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S & N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,587 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both O/S & N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,394 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 50,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ06 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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