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DC06 BSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 76,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,554 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permits moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,012 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear tyre is flat

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear tyre is flat

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,997 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,394 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has chipped sidewall 225/45/17

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,394 miles

Nearside front tyre has chipped sidewall 225/45/17

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,242 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,758 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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DC06 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DC06 BSV, 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 DC06 BSV registered?

DC06 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is DC06 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 BSV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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