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NC06 VJO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,360 mi
Last recorded182,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 182,360 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 182,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 169,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 92,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throw out (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket broken at front as marked plus rear hunger missing / been removed exhaust is ok

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 92,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throw out (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket broken at front as marked plus rear hunger missing / been removed exhaust is ok

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 75,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 75,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,225 miles

Engine bay covers, and under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine bay covers, and under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,765 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,765 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,351 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 42,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,001 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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NC06 VJO 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 71.4%.

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 NC06 VJO, 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 NC06 VJO registered?

NC06 VJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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