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EK06 NTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 NTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 77,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,694 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 73,666 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,590 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 40,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,394 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres are low

n/s/r outer side wall is cracking

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 NTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

EK06 NTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EK06 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 NTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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