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BV06 NFN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,468 mi
Last recorded244,468 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 NFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 244,468 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2019 225,191 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 225,191 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 nsf change (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 213,037 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 213,037 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 195,017 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 195,017 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 168,323 miles

front brake discs poor

front brake pads wearing down

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Dec 2015 168,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor

front brake pads wearing down

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2015 137,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,072 miles

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,072 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,026 miles

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

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 NFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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