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BK06 BRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 150,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,602 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 139,602 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,916 miles

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre splitting on inner wall

nearside rear tyre showing damage to outer wall

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,889 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror insecure

rattling noise coming from o/s/r wheel,requires further investigation!

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Fail 19 Sep 2012 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror insecure

rattling noise coming from o/s/r wheel,requires further investigation!

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 17 Sep 2011 99,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 99,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,516 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 84,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,619 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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BK06 BRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK06 BRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK06 BRZ registered?

BK06 BRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is BK06 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 BRZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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