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BK06 VFO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,498 mi
Last recorded75,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 VFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,498 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 73,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 104,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 85,472 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 42,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,392 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,195 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 21 Mar 2011 15,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,420 miles

Slight bulge to the off side front tyre on the outer wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,506 miles

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 VFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

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

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