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BK06 PXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 PXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 153,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level low

eml illuminated

parking brake 17% just above minimum effort required

Fail 24 Mar 2017 153,251 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative control arm broken-missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level low

eml illuminated

parking brake 17% just above minimum effort required

Pass 31 Mar 2016 147,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side rear light damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2016 147,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side rear light damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 140,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,631 miles

damage to off side rear light unit

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in nearside drag link

Fail 25 Apr 2014 130,631 miles

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

damage to off side rear light unit

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in nearside drag link

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2012 100,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs getting worn.

front brake pads inner look low.

nsf tyre badly worn on edges(bald).

travel on footbrake pedal.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

BK06 PXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BK06 PXA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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