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EK56 TPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 112,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,372 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML showing on dash

Offside Wing mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,796 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,796 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,278 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,857 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front brake discs are scored.

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is damaged.

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 30 Apr 2013 56,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,569 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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EK56 TPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK56 TPY, 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 EK56 TPY registered?

EK56 TPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 TPY safe to buy?

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