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PE06 VGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,192 mi
Last recorded47,192 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 VGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 35,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,255 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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PE06 VGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PE06 VGX, 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 PE06 VGX?

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What year was PE06 VGX registered?

PE06 VGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is PE06 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 VGX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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