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EJ06 CEK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,565 mi
Last recorded114,565 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 CEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 114,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,642 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 May 2014 55,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 May 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,335 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 45,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 34,748 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,015 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2009 22,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 13 May 2009 22,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

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 CEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ06 CEK, 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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EJ06 CEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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