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BN06 PYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,692 mi
Last recorded167,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 167,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess and offside front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2020 167,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 166,277 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner tie rods

Pass 7 Sep 2017 166,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 164,669 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 157,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 157,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 120,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 120,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 130,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,145 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,392 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 PYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

BN06 PYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is BN06 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 PYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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