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PK06 VFW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 84,951 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded and under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,805 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all attached arms and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,461 miles

Lower Under body trays fitted covering brake pipes & hoses etc, restricting full inspection.

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not fully releasing foot pedal fully sometimes (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides on sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms/attachments, coil springs & anti roll bar etc... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,806 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,376 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,786 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,786 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 56,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PK06 VFW 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 90.9%.

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 PK06 VFW, 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 PK06 VFW registered?

PK06 VFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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