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BN06 PYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,708 mi
Last recorded197,708 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 197,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 197,291 miles

Nearside 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 10 Aug 2018 191,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 191,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 185,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 185,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 173,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 159,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 145,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 145,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 121,535 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,410 miles

handbrake/brake warning light staying on

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,170 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 PYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYX, 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

How do I check the history of BN06 PYX?

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What year was BN06 PYX registered?

BN06 PYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is BN06 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 PYX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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