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BT06 LVY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,672 mi
Last recorded46,672 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 46,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,621 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,166 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 42,165 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,010 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 39,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,363 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 LVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

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

Is BT06 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 LVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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