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BK06 YVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,694 mi
Last recorded151,694 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,694 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 151,694 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 143,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,439 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 132,439 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 201,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 201,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 193,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 183,810 miles

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

o/s/f inner door handle slightly loose

Fail 27 Dec 2013 183,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f inner door handle slightly loose

Fail 18 Jan 2013 164,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bulb warning light, for fog light ,on dash but working ok

front fog lamp lense cracked

front suspension rear arm bushes debonded

indicater stalk slightl loose

o/s/f inner door handle insrcure

unable to see front pads with wheels on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 164,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bulb warning light, for fog light ,on dash but working ok

front fog lamp lense cracked

front suspension rear arm bushes debonded

indicater stalk slightl loose

o/s/f inner door handle insrcure

unable to see front pads with wheels on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 116,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2010 91,378 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,814 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 YVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

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

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