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BT06 LWA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,172 mi
Last recorded100,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 100,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 93,910 miles

FULL BELLY TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE SOME COMPONENTS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,720 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,341 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,048 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 71,297 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,691 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 55,604 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 May 2015 55,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,101 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,540 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 LWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

BT06 LWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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