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BK55 LKG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

215,269 mi
Last recorded215,269 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 215,269 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 214,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 214,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 200,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 184,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank & to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 165,345 miles

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

front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2013 148,524 miles

Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Nearside Number Plate Light Dull

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 130,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,309 miles

front brakediscs severely worn

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 113,311 miles

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

front brakediscs severely worn

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,353 miles

both front brake discs have wear

both rear brake discs have scoring

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,533 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre stepped

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,457 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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BK55 LKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK55 LKG, 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 BK55 LKG registered?

BK55 LKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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