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BT06 LXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 171,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight bind to n/s/f brake.

Pass 27 Nov 2021 170,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 166,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 166,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 162,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 158,107 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut off

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake disc shows signs of heat

Offside Front Tyre cut off

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic under trays fitted, unable to full inspect

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 148,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cut off

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake disc shows signs of heat

Offside Front Tyre cut off

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic under trays fitted, unable to full inspect

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 147,502 miles

Offside Front brake slightly tight

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

engine cover,under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 141,195 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

sill covers, undertrays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 May 2015 130,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 121,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 113,855 miles

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

Non original wheels fitted.

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

Pass 18 May 2012 106,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 88,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 60,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,974 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,974 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

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 LXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT06 LXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT06 LXD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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