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SE06 BFU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 132,375 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 127,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,065 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ferruls ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,850 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,317 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 111,316 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 94,796 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R AND O/S/R brake hoses starting to crack and perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers covering various components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,964 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,432 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,853 miles

nearside rear brake pads appear low

parking light staying on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,567 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,633 miles

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

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

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 BFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BFU, 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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SE06 BFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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