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P70 BJL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 BJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 61,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 59,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,382 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,964 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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P70 BJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P70 BJL, 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 P70 BJL registered?

P70 BJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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