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EL54 ELT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,943 mi
Last recorded202,943 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 202,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 202,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 198,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 198,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 188,464 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 188,464 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,122 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,588 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,951 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,951 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,176 miles

rear pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,746 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,369 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EL54 ELT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EL54 ELT, 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 EL54 ELT registered?

EL54 ELT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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