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SE06 BDO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,168 mi
Last recorded182,168 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 182,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 153,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 136,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished and getting low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 129,329 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 90,293 miles

Both rear tyres splitting on inner walls

Pass 3 Jun 2010 772,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,464 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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SE06 BDO 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 93.3%.

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 SE06 BDO, 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 SE06 BDO registered?

SE06 BDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is SE06 BDO safe to buy?

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