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BT06 LVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has repair on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 147,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has repair on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 138,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 132,567 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 125,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 118,618 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 112,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 88,669 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly wearing low

Fail 11 May 2013 88,669 miles

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

both rear tyre treads slightly wearing low

Pass 16 May 2012 73,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,552 miles

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

O/S/F anti-roll bar link arm upper boot split

Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,552 miles

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

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

O/S/F anti-roll bar link arm upper boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 LVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

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

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