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BT06 USE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 138,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 138,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 130,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the outside edge

Some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 112,388 miles

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Fail 23 May 2016 112,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are on twi

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are on twi

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,508 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside exterior mirror loose

nearside rear tyre wear

parking brake warning light on

Pass 25 May 2011 71,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,479 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 48,944 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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 USE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USE, 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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BT06 USE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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