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DM03 MPM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,620 mi
Last recorded77,620 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 MPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 77,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 76,120 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,730 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2023 69,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light damage lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,500 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,394 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 59,512 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,984 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 tyre wearing on outer tread

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,278 miles

brake anti-slip pad wearing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 42,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake anti-slip pad wearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,687 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,194 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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DM03 MPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DM03 MPM, 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 DM03 MPM registered?

DM03 MPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is DM03 MPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 MPM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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