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EJ06 WCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,242 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe around o/s/r suspension arm inner mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,869 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s and n/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,110 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,110 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,411 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,022 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,718 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 38,718 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,656 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,915 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

EJ06 WCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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