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EK56 OTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,044 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 65,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,972 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,441 miles

unable to check all steering/ brake/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to fully check fuel,brake pipes, rear top shock absorbers mountings owing to covers fitted

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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EK56 OTZ 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 93.3%.

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 EK56 OTZ, 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 EK56 OTZ registered?

EK56 OTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is EK56 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 OTZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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