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BK06 JLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,894 mi
Last recorded178,894 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 175,623 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust support insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 173,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 168,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 163,012 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 156,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 150,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 145,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 145,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 126,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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 JLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

BK06 JLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is BK06 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 JLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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