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CV06 VGL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,101 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,101 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,516 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r handbrake needs attention

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,667 miles

Nearside 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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CV06 VGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CV06 VGL, 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 CV06 VGL registered?

CV06 VGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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