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EGZ 6889

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 6889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 80,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 76,059 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,437 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2024 70,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

General underneath corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,715 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 62,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2021 59,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 57,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 47,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 41,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EGZ 6889 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EGZ 6889, 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 EGZ 6889 registered?

EGZ 6889 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2006.

Is EGZ 6889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGZ 6889 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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