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DG06 VHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,531 mi
Last recorded134,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,531 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 134,521 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 134,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides at flexy connections close to rear subframe,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 98,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides at flexy connections close to rear subframe,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 92,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 May 2018 92,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose connection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,624 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,351 miles

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

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Fail 25 Apr 2012 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

vehicle under panels fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,792 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 VHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG06 VHX, 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 DG06 VHX registered?

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

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