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E6 MBP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 MBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,542 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 41,542 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,748 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 40,748 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,524 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 33,519 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2014 31,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,084 miles

both front tyres splitting nsf also has cuts

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,639 miles

nsf tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E6 MBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 E6 MBP, 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 E6 MBP registered?

E6 MBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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