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BN06 OAL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,713 mi
Last recorded160,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 160,713 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 160,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 151,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,610 miles

Front bonnet pull ( secondary catch) missing - able to open

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front mirror mount - temporary repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 145,345 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light glass damaged - sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure play in mounts - affecting rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated - showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front bonnet pull ( secondary catch) missing - able to open

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated low air pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm - STRONG ADVICE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 126,022 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 105,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,022 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty and pitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,133 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,138 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)

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 OAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN06 OAL, 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 BN06 OAL registered?

BN06 OAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is BN06 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 OAL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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