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BP06 XMR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 118,712 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 118,712 miles

Brake drum back plate insecure (all four backplates corroded) (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged has a split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (Ball joint worn) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 116,190 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 108,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,090 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 99,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,665 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 81,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,751 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,291 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,521 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,511 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,894 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,147 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 XMR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

BP06 XMR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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