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EA06 XUZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 120,457 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,009 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 115,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,287 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 108,284 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,979 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,506 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,120 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 XUZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XUZ, 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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EA06 XUZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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