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NM06 VFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,535 mi
Last recorded168,535 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 168,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 162,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 158,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2023 153,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted/unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 145,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,683 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 116,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 116,422 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust bracket corroded but system secure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,207 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 16,483 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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NM06 VFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NM06 VFF, 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 NM06 VFF registered?

NM06 VFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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