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C1 BBC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,372 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 124,576 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,453 miles

cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,771 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,533 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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C1 BBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C1 BBC, 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 C1 BBC registered?

C1 BBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is C1 BBC safe to buy?

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