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FM06 DVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,805 mi
Last recorded148,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 148,805 miles

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK KNUCKLE

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 148,805 miles

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK KNUCKLE

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front stone chip on the windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 145,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front stone chip on the windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 228,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 138,124 miles

Front HEAD LIGHT LENSES MISTY

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,795 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,072 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr17/91y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/zr17/91y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,827 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,808 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,308 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 103,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FM06 DVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM06 DVK, 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

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What year was FM06 DVK registered?

FM06 DVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is FM06 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 DVK shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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