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BT06 RYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 109,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2018 86,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,385 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 RYZ 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 94.7%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

BT06 RYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is BT06 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 RYZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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