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BU06 ZZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,674 mi
Last recorded195,674 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 195,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 194,566 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 194,566 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 193,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 193,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 192,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 192,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 190,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH 3MM APPROX/N/S/R TYRE STEPPED WEAR.

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 190,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR TYRES TREAD DEPTH 3MM APPROX/N/S/R TYRE STEPPED WEAR.

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 187,852 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5MM TREAD APPROX.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL STRONG ADVISE.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR APPROX. (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPS.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 185,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 169,649 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 169,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 152,748 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Glow plug warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 152,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Glow plug warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,092 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 135,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,775 miles

Diff leaking oil slighty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,775 miles

Diff leaking oil slighty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 100,074 miles

N/S mirror indicator broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

N/S/F tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,074 miles

N/S mirror indicator broken

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

N/S/F tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,025 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 69,024 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)

cut in nearside front tyres sidewall(no cords showing)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,075 miles

cuts nearside front tyre not to cords

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 ZZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

BU06 ZZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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