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BV06 KNE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,665 mi
Last recorded209,665 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 209,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 209,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 196,655 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 183,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 171,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 171,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 156,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 141,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,145 miles

rear tyres down to 2mm in places

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 KNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNE, 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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BV06 KNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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