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NM06 VFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,543 mi
Last recorded112,543 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 112,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake back plates corroded

all brake discs worn and corroded

door mirror damaged nearside front

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

nearside front brake pipe lightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear section heat shield insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,357 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,461 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,828 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 VFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

NM06 VFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is NM06 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM06 VFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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