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BN06 NZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,771 mi
Last recorded159,771 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 159,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 159,327 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 135,396 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 116,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,060 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 111,060 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,491 miles

nearside rear tyre slight bulge in inner sidewall not soft

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,157 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,438 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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BN06 NZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BN06 NZW, 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 BN06 NZW registered?

BN06 NZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BN06 NZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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