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BU06 ZWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,753 mi
Last recorded192,753 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 192,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,607 miles

indicator colour fade nsr and switch fixing loose,front link bar rubbers poor,rear brake pipes rusting,nsf balljoint play,front control arms poor-play,discs lipped pitting,springs-exhaust-subframe-running gear rusting

nsr tyre low tread-inner tread bulging,brake judder,parking brake lever travel getting high-brakes noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,656 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side and o/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side and n/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side and n/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/side and n/side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,571 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 53,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,051 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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BU06 ZWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BU06 ZWL, 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 BU06 ZWL registered?

BU06 ZWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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