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749 DG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration749 DG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 156,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear underside of vehicle coated in underseal.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferrules near fuel tank. ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/partially coated in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 149,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferrules near fuel tank. ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/partially coated in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,389 miles

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

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

full set of under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2023 140,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Full set of undertrays and engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,906 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner surface slightly pitted

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 123,455 miles

Rear tyre treads low

Fail 10 Mar 2018 123,419 miles

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

Rear tyre treads low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 120,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 105,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,859 miles

management light on

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,713 miles

management light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 81,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2011 68,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,420 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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749 DG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 749 DG, 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 749 DG registered?

749 DG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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