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EJ56 VHA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 88,103 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 54,050 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 54,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 81,111 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 76,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Slightly Deteriorated

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 70,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 May 2017 68,337 miles

Front Both Tyres Are Perish From Outer Edge

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 May 2016 66,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 64,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 61,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,269 miles

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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EJ56 VHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJ56 VHA, 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 EJ56 VHA registered?

EJ56 VHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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