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DEG 526

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,504 mi
Last recorded50,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 526
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 49,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension /components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 45,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,966 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 42,966 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,707 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 219,077 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside parking brake lower on effort

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,022 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)

offside front tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,969 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

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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DEG 526 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DEG 526, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEG 526 registered?

DEG 526 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is DEG 526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEG 526 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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