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BL06 DHM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,046 mi
Last recorded78,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 77,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 77,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer NSR tail lamp cracked but does not effect operation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower OSF fog lamp glass cracked but working ok.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate pealing. But can be read (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,598 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,937 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,707 miles

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

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 DHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DHM, 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 BL06 DHM registered?

BL06 DHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 DHM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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