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BJ06 VNA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 118,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear axle by exhaust (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,941 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 106,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,023 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,947 miles

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

oil leak from power unit

Fail 17 Mar 2009 77,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak from power unit

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 VNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VNA, 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 BJ06 VNA registered?

BJ06 VNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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