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DE06 URZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 URZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 112,556 miles

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

rear under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2026 112,556 miles

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

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

rear under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 106,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 106,950 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,783 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,260 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake backplates corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f and o/s/r brake backplates corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 81,089 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 71,866 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 71,866 miles

Nearside 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)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 58,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,931 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the edges

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,931 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the edges

Pass 5 May 2011 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine under tray, rear under floor trays & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain componments)

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,172 miles

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain components)

Pass 2 May 2009 23,515 miles

Nearside Front 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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DE06 URZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE06 URZ, 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 DE06 URZ registered?

DE06 URZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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