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EK56 UCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

center exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center to rear exhaust mount rusted through

engine covers/undertrays fitted

noise from fan belt area

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center to rear exhaust mount rusted through

engine covers/undertrays fitted

noise from fan belt area

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,705 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,705 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,184 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 86,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,284 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fue lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,215 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 UCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

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

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