CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL06 EHG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,616 mi
Last recorded66,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 66,616 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 59,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 56,259 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Welds on hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both poor condition / corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 51,047 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 51,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 48,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,261 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 40,257 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 36,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,307 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,416 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL06 EHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL06 EHG, 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 NL06 EHG?

You can check the full history of NL06 EHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL06 EHG registered?

NL06 EHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is NL06 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL06 EHG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL06 EHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL06 EHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.