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EK06 TGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 116,613 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 109,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 100,396 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 78,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 78,774 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perished and side wall cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 71,061 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2011 61,786 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,587 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,789 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 TGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

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

Is EK06 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 TGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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