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EN55 DVT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,273 mi
Last recorded127,273 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 127,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,798 miles

Age cracking to both front flexible brake hoses, requires attention.

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Age cracking to both front flexible brake hoses, requires attention.

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,943 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,233 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,327 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,238 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to nearside rear door

Accident damage to offside front bumper and wing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,394 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 7 Oct 2011 66,186 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged on kerbing rib but not down to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,202 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,862 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN55 DVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EN55 DVT, 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 EN55 DVT registered?

EN55 DVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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