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NB06 VNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,796 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,443 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 90,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,572 miles

Engine EML light On Indicating Fault

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,557 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine EML light On Indicating Fault

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,804 miles

major oil leak lower engine

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,778 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,090 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are cracking and worn on outer edge

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,090 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are cracking and worn on outer edge

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 19 May 2014 46,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,052 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 31,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,476 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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NB06 VNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NB06 VNX, 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

How do I check the history of NB06 VNX?

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What year was NB06 VNX registered?

NB06 VNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is NB06 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB06 VNX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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