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BT06 HKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,591 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,445 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 118,445 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,598 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,251 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear - tyre size 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 114,251 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear - tyre size 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,097 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but does not affect the security of the system

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,954 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,810 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,619 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 HKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKO, 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 BT06 HKO registered?

BT06 HKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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