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BT06 LVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,556 miles

All the rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 2 mm and worn heavily on the edges

Front brake pads worn low, disc surfaces worn lipped/corroded

O/s mirror glass discoloured

Various light body damage

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 84,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of o/s/r disc and pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner brake surface damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,274 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,267 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,698 miles

bonnet requires two people to open

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

Nearside 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 12 Jun 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,016 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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BT06 LVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT06 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

BT06 LVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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