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BK06 OFN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,977 mi
Last recorded111,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 OFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 111,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded, factory fitted covers obstructing the lower ones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,858 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2023 84,955 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 84,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,443 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 72,443 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 69,513 miles

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 69,513 miles

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

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 68,241 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 68,241 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 63,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,535 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer edge ,

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,817 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,809 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,809 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,690 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,187 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 29 Mar 2010 35,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,529 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f lower fog light damaged

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,520 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f lower fog light damaged

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has screw in centre of tread area

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 OFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

BK06 OFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is BK06 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 OFN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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