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BU06 ZYT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 25 Jul 2025 114,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 106,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,279 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,833 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,412 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,872 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 2 Nov 2012 62,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,507 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 ZYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

BU06 ZYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is BU06 ZYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 ZYT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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