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DG06 VJP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,264 mi
Last recorded64,264 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 59,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,492 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 54,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,574 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 45,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 39,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,872 miles

Both rear tyres and nsf starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,496 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 VJP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG06 VJP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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