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BV06 KMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,273 mi
Last recorded111,273 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 101,534 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 101,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in break fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated covered on break fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front D bushes have slight play

nsf wheel covered in brake fluid

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front D bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

front D bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine check light on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine check light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,118 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

n/s mirror bracket loose allowing mirror to move

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,461 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,252 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,674 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)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,043 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 KMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV06 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

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