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BV06 NBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 NBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 71,439 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,445 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake pads wearing low

Tested when wet

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Covers fitted

Exhaust hanger broken centre pipe

Front Brake pads wearing low

Tested when wet

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,009 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,681 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 50,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,447 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,209 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 NBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

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