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AV06 VMG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,335 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some compnents

scuttle panel missing

Pass 13 Dec 2022 199,657 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,275 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to flexy hose corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pads are wearing thin,discs are worn.

Offside front fog light not working.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 96,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake pads are wearing thin,discs are worn.

Offside front fog light not working.

Pass 2 May 2018 87,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,274 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,047 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,734 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,534 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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AV06 VMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV06 VMG, 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 AV06 VMG registered?

AV06 VMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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