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C8 CEP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,757 mi
Last recorded41,757 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 41,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 38,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,422 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,304 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 30,304 miles

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

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 4 Oct 2013 28,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,655 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,110 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc's worn uneven on braking surface & staarted to corrode inner side !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,814 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 20,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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C8 CEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C8 CEP, 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

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What year was C8 CEP registered?

C8 CEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is C8 CEP safe to buy?

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