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A7 DKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 42,780 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,053 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 34,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,576 miles

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 10 Mar 2014 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,678 miles

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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A7 DKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 DKN, 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 A7 DKN registered?

A7 DKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A7 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DKN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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