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DA06 SVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 SVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 92,378 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 25 May 2022 92,374 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2021 90,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 May 2019 76,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,957 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,957 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,479 miles

205/55/16

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre 2mm and nailed

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on outer raised edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,479 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

205/55/16

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre 2mm and nailed

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn smooth on outer raised edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,229 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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DA06 SVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DA06 SVK, 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 DA06 SVK registered?

DA06 SVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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