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BT06 RVP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,480 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge - signs of uneven wear - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge - signs of uneven wear - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge - signs of uneven wear - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge - signs of uneven wear - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,072 miles

offside headlamp slightly insecure(bracket broken)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp slightly insecure(bracket broken)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,918 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,578 miles

offside front tyre outer wall small cut

Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre outer wall small cut

Pass 4 Aug 2012 41,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,103 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on friction surface

nearside repeater lens cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

BT06 RVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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