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EX06 VAA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 103,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 101,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 98,740 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisy when rotated

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside mirror repeater damage

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 27 Jan 2024 98,740 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension top mounts noisy when rotated

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside mirror repeater damage

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,207 miles

Brake wear warning on dashboard

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,218 miles

** nearside front brake judder felt on RBT **

brake wear warning on dashboard

nearside rear has a brake judder felt on RBT

offside front lower leading suspension arm bush split

Fail 27 Jan 2022 93,218 miles

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

** nearside front brake judder felt on RBT **

brake wear warning on dashboard

nearside rear has a brake judder felt on RBT

offside front lower leading suspension arm bush split

Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 87,114 miles

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,126 miles

Offside mirror deterioated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 64,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt attachment fitting fractured seat buckle faulty. (5.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 56,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 49,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,792 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,587 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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EX06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 EX06 VAA, 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 EX06 VAA registered?

EX06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is EX06 VAA safe to buy?

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