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MH06 VVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 44,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 41,991 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 40,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,276 miles

rear passenger seats in folded position not in use

Pass 13 May 2017 34,059 miles

offside front tyre cracked within the tread

rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2017 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracked within the tread

rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2017 34,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tire appears to be under inflated

Pass 6 May 2016 33,599 miles

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 25 May 2015 33,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to suspension and brake components

wear to both front tyres outer edges

Pass 8 May 2014 32,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 32,124 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 9 May 2013 32,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2012 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,962 miles

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

Partial visual inspection of rear road springs

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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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MH06 VVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH06 VVG, 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 MH06 VVG registered?

MH06 VVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is MH06 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 VVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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