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CE56 EVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,253 mi
Last recorded102,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 102,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 100,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 100,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 100,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 98,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 96,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,669 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,110 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,371 miles

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn & on the limit

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 29,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,211 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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CE56 EVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE56 EVJ, 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 CE56 EVJ registered?

CE56 EVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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