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MV06 FWR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 96,134 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure egg in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,451 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 91,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,166 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,643 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,832 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 70,877 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 70,877 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,367 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,968 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 39,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,887 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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MV06 FWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV06 FWR, 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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MV06 FWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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