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CA06 BHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,405 mi
Last recorded98,405 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 98,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 98,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear corrosion to sub frame

Fail 2 May 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear corrosion to sub frame

Pass 15 Apr 2017 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,500 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,883 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 27 May 2014 66,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deivers washer jet partially blocked

front wipers juddering

n/s/f seat back not moving

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 May 2013 58,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 58,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

buttons missing from all seatbelts - except n/s/r.

inner wing plastic cover missing from o/s/f wheel arch.(front section behind bumper)

water in o/s/f foglamp.

Fail 24 May 2011 44,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

buttons missing from all seatbelts - except n/s/r.

inner wing plastic cover missing from o/s/f wheel arch.(front section behind bumper)

water in o/s/f foglamp.

Pass 24 May 2010 36,988 miles

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

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

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 11 May 2009 28,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 28,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CA06 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

CA06 BHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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