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BV06 MZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,953 mi
Last recorded114,953 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 114,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the Limit 1.6 (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2023 114,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the Limit 1.6 (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,616 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 104,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,455 miles

Engine oil was below the minimum mark.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil was below the minimum mark.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,138 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,175 miles

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,006 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

f/disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,125 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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