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PK06 VGT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,277 mi
Last recorded108,277 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 108,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

washer jets poor....advise top-up

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,646 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,517 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 68,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 48,582 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 17 May 2017 48,582 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 12 May 2016 41,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 41,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 33,988 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,112 miles

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks around the sidewall.

Pass 17 May 2011 23,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,583 miles

under cover trays are fitted

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 VGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

PK06 VGT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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