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BK06 JKY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak HOLE IN THE BACKBOX ON THE PIPE INTO THE BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,676 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 73,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,388 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,090 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,692 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,582 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,582 miles

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

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,454 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

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 JKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY registered?

BK06 JKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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