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C6 BSA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,488 mi
Last recorded127,488 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,488 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 127,414 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 123,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

grinding noise nearside park brake unable to see inboard shoes

offside headlamp beam image poor

park brake effort nearside very poor advise remedial repair

service brake effort only just met brake service required

Pass 16 Aug 2024 121,470 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 121,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,198 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,161 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 98,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,090 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,089 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,322 miles

stone chip in centre of windscreen, front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,632 miles

child seat fitted to nsr adult seat position, front brake pads approx 60% worn rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,307 miles

osr nsr tyres at 3mm, rear brake pads wearing thin

small stone chip on centre of windscreen, front wipers only just clear screen, child seats fitted to osr nsr outer adult seat positions preventing full examination of adult seat belts

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,391 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to ns wing mirror

damage to nsf bumper

rear tyres wear low

small cuts in osf & nsf sidewall of tyres

Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,391 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to ns wing mirror

damage to nsf bumper

rear tyres wear low

small cuts in osf & nsf sidewall of tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,089 miles

front and rear brake pad material getting low/near side and offside

stone chip damage to front offside lower area of windscreen out side of zone A,

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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C6 BSA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C6 BSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C6 BSA?

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What year was C6 BSA registered?

C6 BSA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is C6 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 BSA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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