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EJ06 CDK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,493 mi
Last recorded159,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 159,493 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Belt cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear X2 shocks worn

Fail 21 Jun 2024 159,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb tip/paint worn. New bulb required. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Belt cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear X2 shocks worn

Pass 28 May 2023 157,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2023 157,632 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2022 155,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 155,823 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2021 152,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 148,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 145,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 141,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 105,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,827 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,458 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front(both sides)brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EJ06 CDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ06 CDK, 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 EJ06 CDK registered?

EJ06 CDK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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