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BT06 LVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2020 128,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,281 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 122,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,694 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 115,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 110,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,997 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 86,163 miles

front brake pads

Pass 30 May 2013 77,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,629 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 LVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

BT06 LVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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