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EF06 EEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 EEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 90,880 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,015 miles

front and rear brake pads low.front brake discs are lipped.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,481 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 EEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

EF06 EEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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