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E4 EBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,959 mi
Last recorded59,959 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,617 miles

3RD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTY

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 38,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 35,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,168 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,097 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,880 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 30,880 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,867 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 27,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,943 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 17 Nov 2011 23,943 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,414 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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E4 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 E4 EBJ, 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 E4 EBJ registered?

E4 EBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is E4 EBJ safe to buy?

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