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CE06 DVA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 130,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ///// (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 119,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 103,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,202 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)

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,893 miles

engine oil low

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,281 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,243 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,050 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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CE06 DVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE06 DVA, 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 CE06 DVA registered?

CE06 DVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for CE06 DVA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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