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EF06 ZDN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

orange glow plug light on dash.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

stone chip front screen o/s.

vehicle underside. rear sub frame and attached suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 24 Mar 2026 96,020 miles

Exhaust system insecure metal hanger adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect gear box sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

orange glow plug light on dash.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

stone chip front screen o/s.

vehicle underside. rear sub frame and attached suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

front parts of both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing signs of bubbling/corrosion.

n/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

orange glow plug light on dash.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

front parts of both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing signs of bubbling/corrosion.

n/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r suspension arm under plastic cover showing signs of corrosion.

orange glow plug light on dash.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,280 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 82,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,023 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,003 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

No smoke detected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,330 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

No smoke detected.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,026 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 ZDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZDN, 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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EF06 ZDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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