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DA06 VNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,851 mi
Last recorded159,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,851 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 159,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in zone B < 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,807 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,629 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged, not showing cords

offside front anti roll bar link rod slightly leaking grease

slight play in nearside front castor arm balljoint

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,941 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,268 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SMOKE TEST DECLINED DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,735 miles

chip \crack in zone b less than 40 mm

slight vibration in front discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,474 miles

HAVING REMOVED AND RE FITTED PADS. THE BRAKES HAVE REACHED A PASS STANDARD.

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,474 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,680 miles

crack in screen just outside zone a!

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 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNU, 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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DA06 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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