CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA56 FXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,137 mi
Last recorded212,137 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 212,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 207,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 202,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 196,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 190,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 185,994 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 185,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 181,189 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 175,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 161,388 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 149,931 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 137,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 123,328 miles

nsr tyre low

Fail 19 Dec 2014 123,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,760 miles

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

front suspension bushes starting to perrish

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front suspension bushes starting to perrish

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,062 miles

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

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,110 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,769 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA56 FXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA56 FXE?

You can check the full history of EA56 FXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA56 FXE registered?

EA56 FXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is EA56 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 FXE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA56 FXE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA56 FXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.