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RK06 BBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,444 mi
Last recorded264,444 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 264,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 250,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 133,231 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,463 miles

both rear anti role bar d bushes slight play

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear pads getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2017 122,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear anti role bar d bushes slight play

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,514 miles

E.M.L. warning lamp on , recommend diagnostic check . note ; emissions test results unusually high

brakes ; front discs worn / corroded

brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

brakes ; noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related

brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,872 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 24 Apr 2009 40,789 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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RK06 BBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK06 BBX, 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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RK06 BBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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