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EA56 FWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 162,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 162,847 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 121,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,720 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,878 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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EA56 FWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA56 FWZ, 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 EA56 FWZ registered?

EA56 FWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is EA56 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 FWZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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