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DV06 WLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,052 mi
Last recorded136,052 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 WLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 136,052 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear suspension arm hanging of and spring broken multiple places , tyre rubbing on inner arch (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened near suspension mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached already detached / broken subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,613 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 25 May 2017 61,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 16 May 2016 55,999 miles

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low on 2 to 3mm.

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 May 2015 48,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,122 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 14 May 2010 19,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 15 May 2009 16,417 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.

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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DV06 WLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV06 WLZ, 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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DV06 WLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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