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EA56 XWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 XWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 138,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 138,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,217 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 76,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 68,278 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 XWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

EA56 XWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is EA56 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 XWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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