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EK06 FME

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,442 miles

Offside Front fog light inop. (non testable item)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 131,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,759 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,350 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change now 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit change now 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,251 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,939 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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EK06 FME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK06 FME, 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 EK06 FME registered?

EK06 FME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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