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2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 91,834 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 91,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Too Much Smoke Emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 88,561 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,561 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,816 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,585 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover on under tray on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,860 miles

Accessories drive belt deteriating.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Accessories drive belt deteriating.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,620 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,182 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FY06 BBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY06 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY06 BBK registered?

FY06 BBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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