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DA06 VNV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 121,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake lever sticky

underbody tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,205 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake lever sticky

underbody tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front mudguard missing

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 112,101 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,157 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rackend boot split

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,936 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust mount split

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,974 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 30 May 2014 75,295 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre side wall cracking

osf tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 71,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,044 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,047 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 VNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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