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EF06 DNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

245,904 mi
Last recorded245,904 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 245,904 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 237,751 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 237,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 208,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 188,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 180,015 miles

All metal brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2019 175,050 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 175,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 166,778 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 166,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 149,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 82,665 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut/damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,835 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)

Fail 30 May 2009 36,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2009 36,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF06 DNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF06 DNX, 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 EF06 DNX registered?

EF06 DNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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