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EK56 YVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,188 mi
Last recorded186,188 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 186,188 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Nov 2016 151,297 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 151,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 143,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 138,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,323 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures 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 YVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

EK56 YVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for EK56 YVG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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