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MF06 VJL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,593 mi
Last recorded79,593 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 68,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 68,271 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,090 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass taped secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,929 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,073 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn at outer edges

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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MF06 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MF06 VJL, 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 MF06 VJL registered?

MF06 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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