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BN06 UNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,113 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Mar 2012 78,019 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,206 miles

Engine and suspension covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted not full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,175 miles

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

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 UNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX?

You can check the full history of BN06 UNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN06 UNX registered?

BN06 UNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is BN06 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 UNX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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