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MT06 VCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,989 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 64,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,141 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 61,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 57,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,964 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,906 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 50,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,565 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)

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,250 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 26,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 21,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,738 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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MT06 VCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT06 VCZ, 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 MT06 VCZ registered?

MT06 VCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for MT06 VCZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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