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KO06 BHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,802 mi
Last recorded195,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 BHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 195,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 195,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 188,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 188,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 179,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 167,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 157,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 139,317 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,846 miles

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

both head lamps have moisture on inside headlamps

Fail 4 Dec 2014 132,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both head lamps have moisture on inside headlamps

Fail 19 Jun 2012 107,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror head slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror head slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,293 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,635 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside washer not working

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,015 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KO06 BHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KO06 BHX, 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 KO06 BHX registered?

KO06 BHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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