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BV06 KKS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,051 mi
Last recorded184,051 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,051 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 180,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 180,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 170,151 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 165,520 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 165,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 154,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 148,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 141,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 121,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 116,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,754 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate has slight deterioration on its corners

Fail 5 Mar 2009 84,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate has slight deterioration on its corners

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 KKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KKS, 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 BV06 KKS registered?

BV06 KKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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