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BT06 LYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,816 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both front droplink rubbers

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s wiper insecure

n/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 21 Jun 2021 96,697 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment footbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s wiper insecure

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,380 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose also discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front fog lamps inop

Fail 26 Jun 2020 94,346 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front & rear on position 1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose also discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front fog lamps inop

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 90,372 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,023 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,000 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,743 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,163 miles

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

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,909 miles

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

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 27 Jun 2012 27,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 LYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

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

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