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BV06 NKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,178 mi
Last recorded96,178 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 96,178 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 96,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger has come away from exhaust. Due to rust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger has come away from exhaust. Due to rust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 92,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,810 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 80,810 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,920 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,920 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,268 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 NKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

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

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