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AV06 VFX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 132,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 132,285 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 129,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,763 miles

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

under tray & engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 126,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under tray & engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,405 miles

Under tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 119,149 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 119,149 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,518 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 114,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing heavily in the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail beded

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail beded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,705 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV06 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 VFX, 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 AV06 VFX registered?

AV06 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AV06 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 VFX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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