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DA06 VOU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,171 mi
Last recorded203,171 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 203,171 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 203,170 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 177,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,644 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 117,644 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

n/s/f tyre at 2mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,320 miles

n/s/f tyre at 2mm on inner edge

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,016 miles

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

car fitted wih side skirts and under tray

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 VOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

DA06 VOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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