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BU06 ZXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,043 mi
Last recorded75,043 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet support struts weak

nearside front fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2026 75,043 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet support struts weak

nearside front fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2025 70,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp reflector deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Fouling lower arm (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,495 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and Right Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight loose (still secure), side repeater lens damp ()

Position lamp incorrect colour both front - blue tint - LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 56,905 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - subframe area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight loose (still secure), side repeater lens damp ()

Position lamp incorrect colour both front - blue tint - LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all 4 alloy road wheels are scuffed

advise both n/s/f andn/sf tyres have kirbing damage to the outter sidewalls n/s/f has moore than n/s/r

advise n/s and o/s front to rear under body plastic covers fitted at time of test

advise paint work damage to n/s/r wheel arch and quater panel

Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,312 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,302 miles

brake fluid is below max

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,630 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 16 Feb 2009 12,380 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 ZXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

BU06 ZXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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