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BN06 PDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,875 mi
Last recorded182,875 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 PDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 182,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 170,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 156,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 150,065 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads approx. 3,000 miles

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 150,058 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads approx. 3,000 miles

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Unable to inspect rear wheel bearings due to rear brake bind

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,168 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both lower suspension arms have slight play

both rear tyres on 2.00mm

Fail 30 Dec 2016 138,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres on 2.00mm

Pass 29 Aug 2015 122,100 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 122,100 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,407 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 PDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

BN06 PDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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