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CA06 BFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,081 mi
Last recorded61,081 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 60,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,819 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,113 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 58,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,173 miles

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

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

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 34,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 5,033 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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CA06 BFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA06 BFV, 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 CA06 BFV registered?

CA06 BFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is CA06 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 BFV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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