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BP06 CTX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 CTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 77,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 77,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,858 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,858 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,030 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in suspension rose joint

Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,915 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in suspension rose joint

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,008 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 31 Aug 2018 56,008 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,331 miles

both front tyres low tread on outside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,196 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,948 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 CTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

BP06 CTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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