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BT06 AOD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,351 mi
Last recorded113,351 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlight on low limit

coolant message displayed

eml light on

one rear exhaust mounting metal bracket detached system secure at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlight on low limit

coolant message displayed

eml light on

one rear exhaust mounting metal bracket detached system secure at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,860 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached system still secure at time of test

coolant note on dash

eml light on

idle speed hunts

Fail 19 Dec 2015 103,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust bracket detached system still secure at time of test

coolant note on dash

eml light on

idle speed hunts

Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,516 miles

coolant level light on

damage windscreen outside of drivers view likely to spread

eml light on

nearside front foglight damaged

slight smearing wiper blades

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 19 Dec 2014 93,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level light on

damage windscreen outside of drivers view likely to spread

eml light on

nearside front foglight damaged

slight smearing wiper blades

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,343 miles

eml light on

idle speed uneven

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,343 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

eml light on

idle speed uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,267 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,003 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,003 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,424 miles

advise both rear tyres worn to legal limit advise replace

advise heavy oil leaks

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,713 miles

under covers fitted

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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BT06 AOD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT06 AOD, 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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BT06 AOD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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