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N70 BMB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 BMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,520 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 121,519 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake foot pedal issue (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative foot lever wedged up with a block of wood, requires inspection. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn 1-2mm, 245/40W17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 95,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing loose at front

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing loose at front

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,601 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 55,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,181 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 42,181 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost brake reaction arm bush unglued and movement in its seat (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,560 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 17,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 10,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 6,569 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 4,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 3,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 2,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 2,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,024 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 2,024 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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N70 BMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N70 BMB, 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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N70 BMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2006.

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