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BN06 ZHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 107,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boomerang (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boomerang (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,819 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 88,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,167 miles

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

Central Front phone holder on screen

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front head light image slightly incorrect

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front phone holder on screen

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front head light image slightly incorrect

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,370 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge and worn on inner

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge and worn on inner

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,410 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,205 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 57,577 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,029 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall deep but not to fabrick

light damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

light damage to o/s rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,760 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat - visually checked seatbelt only

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,546 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

BN06 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is BN06 ZHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 ZHK shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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