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BK06 JKX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,405 mi
Last recorded229,405 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 229,405 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 229,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 221,821 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 215,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 209,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner end of arm marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 203,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight scratches across windscreen (8.3.1d)

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 14 Apr 2015 183,409 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 183,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 28 Mar 2014 158,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 127,000 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 8 Apr 2011 115,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,734 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 JKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK06 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

BK06 JKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BK06 JKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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