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EK06 GEY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 69,239 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 GEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EK06 GEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK06 GEY registered?

EK06 GEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is EK06 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 GEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK06 GEY have outstanding finance?

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