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AF06 DFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes surface corrosion covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip stick missing from dip stick tube

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

Rear surface corrosion in and around rear suspension

Rear surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2025 132,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes surface corrosion covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip stick missing from dip stick tube

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

Rear surface corrosion in and around rear suspension

Rear surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 131,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 131,609 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 129,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 127,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 105,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 90,564 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,928 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,711 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,799 miles

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

nearside parkbrake effort poor

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,076 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

dampness inside n/s mirror indicator

oil leak gearbox electrial plug

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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AF06 DFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF06 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 DFG registered?

AF06 DFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AF06 DFG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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