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EF06 DOH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 DOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 101,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front-most suspension arm outer ball joint dust severely deteriorated. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and cuts in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded thin. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust blowing and corroded thin. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 99,351 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded thin. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most suspension arm outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3 - 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust blowing and corroded thin. Strong Advise. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 97,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,267 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 x red (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 separate cuts deep enough to expose cords. 205/55/16 conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 87,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,966 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 79,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,417 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 23,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,655 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 21,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 21,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 19,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,508 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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EF06 DOH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

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

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