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N860 AMG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights, aims poor (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 88,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights, aims poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,781 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,716 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 76,606 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 70,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,390 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 66,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, 225/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,277 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 58,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,198 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 26,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,680 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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N860 AMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N860 AMG, 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 N860 AMG registered?

N860 AMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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