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EA06 DVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,843 mi
Last recorded84,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 DVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,843 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2025 83,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,978 miles

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,208 miles

rack and pinion slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 75,208 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mount bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rack and pinion slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,948 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,181 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,181 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack and pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,959 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn badly on edges

front brake discs lipped and worn thin

rear brake pads worn low o/s

service lamp on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,773 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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EA06 DVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA06 DVZ, 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 EA06 DVZ registered?

EA06 DVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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The MOT history for EA06 DVZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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