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EF56 WRK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 WRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 156,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 156,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 152,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inside marked on outside of tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 152,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested due to severity of brake pipe condition

Nearside Front tyre has inside marked on outside of tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 151,070 miles

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way around ,inside outside.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 127,995 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 117,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 117,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 109,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,933 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 101,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,088 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 91,088 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,934 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outerr edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,705 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,976 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

stone chip n/s bottom of screen outside of swept area on black surround under tax disc

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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EF56 WRK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EF56 WRK, 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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EF56 WRK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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