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EK06 FNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 119,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,016 miles

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

undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,672 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,563 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,163 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,905 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,905 miles

Offside Rear Electronic stability system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,511 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,430 miles

approx 2.5/3.0mm left on both rear tyres

slight age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,291 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 FNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

EK06 FNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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