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BX06 BBV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,665 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,511 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,498 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,021 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,047 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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BX06 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BX06 BBV, 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 BX06 BBV registered?

BX06 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is BX06 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX06 BBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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