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BT06 LVM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,815 mi
Last recorded146,815 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 146,815 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 140,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,215 miles

Front PADS AND DISCS WEARING THIN

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE METAL CORRODED ALOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front MIRROR FLASHER LENS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear DISCS CORRODED ON FACES SLIGHT

SMOKE TEST CAR SMOCKING ALOT WHEN REVING

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure CLIP MISSING (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure CLIP MISSING (2.2.B.1a)

Front PADS AND DISCS WEARING THIN

Nearside Rear BRAKE PIPE METAL CORRODED ALOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front MIRROR FLASHER LENS BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear DISCS CORRODED ON FACES SLIGHT

SMOKE TEST CAR SMOCKING ALOT WHEN REVING

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,935 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 122,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,535 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 89,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP LIGHT ON

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

N/S/F TYREWALL DANAGED

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,313 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 30 Oct 2010 73,587 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 73,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,528 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 LVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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