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BP06 BAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 135,893 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT D BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR HAS A PILLAR DAMAGE (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front WING MIRROR INDICATOR PARTIALLY WORKING

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 122,638 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,327 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,296 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,008 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 77,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,304 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has substantial damage

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,565 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,687 miles

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

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

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

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 BAO 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 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 BP06 BAO, 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 BAO registered?

BP06 BAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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