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BP06 AZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

243,313 mi
Last recorded243,313 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 243,313 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 243,313 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 227,523 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray covered body

Fail 14 Feb 2022 227,523 miles

under tray covered body

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 224,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 224,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 215,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 208,772 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2017 202,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 195,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 189,400 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 189,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 182,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2012 174,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

nearside front and offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on both edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 160,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 148,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BP06 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP06 AZU, 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 BP06 AZU registered?

BP06 AZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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