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BV06 NFO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,380 mi
Last recorded121,380 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 121,380 miles

smoke reading too low to register

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,046 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2024 117,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm, also 225/45/17 on front with 225/40/17 on rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 100,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 19,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,826 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 NFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

BV06 NFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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