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EK56 YYD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 142,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 125,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,461 miles

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,903 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,743 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,125 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 6 Nov 2010 36,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,542 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 YYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

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