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BV06 NFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,158 mi
Last recorded157,158 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 157,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 156,068 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 154,681 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 153,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 152,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,719 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 144,718 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 136,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brakes are 75% worn and brake discs are lipped

Rear brakes are 70% worn and brake discs are lipped

Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,761 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brakes are 75% worn and brake discs are lipped

Rear brakes are 70% worn and brake discs are lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,918 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 94,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,079 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,426 miles

unable to check front pads with wheels on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 51,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,629 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 NFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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