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BK06 VFH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,568 mi
Last recorded96,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2025 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,286 miles

possible oil leak from engine or transmission

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,962 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 86,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (border pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,113 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

near side rear tyre very badly cracking

surface split to near side front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,618 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)

tread cracking on front tyres

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 VFH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

BK06 VFH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is BK06 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 VFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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