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BL06 AYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,332 mi
Last recorded163,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,403 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,375 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 131,103 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 131,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2012 86,882 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 71,045 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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BL06 AYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL06 AYC, 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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BL06 AYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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