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BU06 ZYG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,911 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover starting to split

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Nearside Rear slight movement in anti roll bar drop link bush

Nearside Rear slight scrape to quarter panel

corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight movement in both front door mirror assemblies

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,879 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 83,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 69,424 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 69,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,638 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,225 miles

Front passenger air-bag switched off!

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 28 Mar 2012 34,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,190 miles

sidewall wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 29,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sidewall wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,618 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,793 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 ZYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZYG, 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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BU06 ZYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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