MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted front to rear inside and outside
Undertrays and under covers fitted front to rear
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BJ06 VLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2006.
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