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BT55 TZS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 TZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,399 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,344 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and treads worn

nearside front tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and treads worn

nearside front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,936 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2010 34,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,365 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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BT55 TZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT55 TZS, 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 BT55 TZS registered?

BT55 TZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is BT55 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 TZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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