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BP06 CPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,564 mi
Last recorded205,564 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 CPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 205,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2026 205,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on nearside and offside rear shock absorbers

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2025 194,064 miles

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2024 183,750 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 183,750 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 178,088 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 178,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 169,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus worn and a cut

Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,308 miles

Nearside door mirror unit loose/damaged, water in side repeater

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged chromatic layer burst, mirror dark/dim (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 150,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 150,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 136,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,589 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 128,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 114,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Front strong advise tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,665 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,067 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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BP06 CPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CPZ, 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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BP06 CPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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