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N13 BNC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 BNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,532 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 100,532 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,695 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 95,695 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 90,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 79,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,664 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,628 miles

front tyres worn on edges

under body covered in trims

Fail 23 Nov 2011 21,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

under body covered in trims

Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,749 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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N13 BNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N13 BNC, 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 N13 BNC registered?

N13 BNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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