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BV06 KGN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,245 mi
Last recorded129,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 129,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 116,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 80,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 42,662 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,662 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,581 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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BV06 KGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BV06 KGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV06 KGN registered?

BV06 KGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is BV06 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 KGN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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