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BP06 XMM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,682 mi
Last recorded147,682 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 XMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 147,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 147,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 132,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 114,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,015 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front wiper smearing screen

nrarside rrear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 26,325 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 XMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

BP06 XMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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The MOT history for BP06 XMM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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