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BV06 KKW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

287,213 mi
Last recorded287,213 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 287,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 280,766 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slight pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damaged / scraping

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / outer skin corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 280,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs slight pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damaged / scraping

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / outer skin corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 266,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 265,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 247,264 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 247,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 233,861 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 218,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 202,014 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 202,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 187,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 171,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,884 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 KKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

BV06 KKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is BV06 KKW safe to buy?

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