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K70 BBY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,967 miles

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

Offside Door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,808 miles

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,276 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 87,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 86,822 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 86,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 84,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges

Pass 5 May 2018 82,698 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 75,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2016 75,795 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both sides edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2015 72,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 72,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 68,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 60,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 60,225 miles

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

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,956 miles

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

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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K70 BBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K70 BBY, 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 K70 BBY registered?

K70 BBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for K70 BBY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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