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DG06 VKF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,140 mi
Last recorded52,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,379 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,379 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight cracks beginning to appear in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,037 miles

slight cracks beginning to appear in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes.

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 VKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VKF, 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

How do I check the history of DG06 VKF?

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What year was DG06 VKF registered?

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

Is DG06 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 VKF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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