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C2 VRS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,734 mi
Last recorded79,734 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 79,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in offside and nearside mounting points and in suspension component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 79,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in offside and nearside mounting points and in suspension component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of frame in component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of frame in component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,378 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 63,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,307 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,906 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,919 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 57,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,162 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,587 miles

Offside rear tyre has a screw and a nail in it

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,938 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,031 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)

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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C2 VRS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C2 VRS, 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 C2 VRS registered?

C2 VRS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is C2 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 VRS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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