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CE06 VVW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,790 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,032 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,259 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 40,936 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 VVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE06 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

CE06 VVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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