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BK06 FCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,166 mi
Last recorded120,166 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches on (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front has corrosion (3.5.1i)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre got cut on side wall

offside front tyre got cuts on edge of tread

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,920 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f mirror

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

heater fan inop

mid exhaust corroded and mount snapped

obd light on and running rough

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,463 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,463 miles

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/F Corner

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lip on front brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,218 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

scratches to windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,836 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,538 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 FCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FCZ, 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 BK06 FCZ registered?

BK06 FCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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