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E1 RES

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,933 mi
Last recorded40,933 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 34,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 27,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 24,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 24,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 24,021 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 24,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,164 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,065 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 21,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight cuts in tyre wall

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,158 miles

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,509 miles

very slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 7,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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E1 RES 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 81.8%.

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 E1 RES, 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 E1 RES registered?

E1 RES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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