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AF06 VZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 100,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 92,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage to n/s/front bumper

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut out side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 83,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 79,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,617 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,097 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre worn right on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,403 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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AF06 VZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZZ, 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 AF06 VZZ registered?

AF06 VZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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