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BV06 KLU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,934 mi
Last recorded121,934 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light displayed on brake applied

engine cover& under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 121,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to failure (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light displayed on brake applied

engine cover& under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,878 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,733 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 30 Jan 2009 42,804 miles

advise security of near side front wing mirror

advise small cut to near side rear tyre side wall

Fail 22 Jan 2009 42,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise security of near side front wing mirror

strong advise to rear diff leaking oil over exhaust and rear end

advise small cut to near side rear tyre side wall

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BV06 KLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

BV06 KLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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