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DG06 VHF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,934 mi
Last recorded118,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 112,276 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,386 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 102,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,648 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,890 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,978 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)

middle section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,978 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,932 miles

Small cracks in the front tyres.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,529 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,669 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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DG06 VHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 DG06 VHF, 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 DG06 VHF registered?

DG06 VHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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