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BV06 NPF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 195,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,726 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play possible adjustment needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play possible adjustment needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met may need adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,058 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,058 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 62,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,058 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 NPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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