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BJ06 VOV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,536 mi
Last recorded119,536 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 119,536 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 105,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm, front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm, front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 97,773 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 97,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 96,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,804 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rubber bushes starting to split. front of vehichle rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rubber bushes starting to split. front of vehichle rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,267 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low, 2.5-3mm

o/s/f lower arm (front arm) inner bush slightly split

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low, 3.5mm in middle

rear indicators going pale

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,166 miles

engine bay covers fitted

inner n/s/f wheen dented

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low and low on edges

rear indicators pale

screw/nail in n/s/f tyre outer edge

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,563 miles

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 VOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ06 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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