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M25 BBR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 BBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 150,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 145,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 139,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 139,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 131,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 122,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 119,746 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,508 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,379 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 18 Dec 2013 90,575 miles

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES

Fail 18 Dec 2013 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,518 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 5 Dec 2011 67,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 67,650 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,548 miles

Nearside mirror indicator/side repeator lens broken, taped up no white light showing and no sharp edges.

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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M25 BBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M25 BBR, 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 M25 BBR registered?

M25 BBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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