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EN55 MWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,937 mi
Last recorded161,937 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 161,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 145,915 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (3.5.1i)

suspension deteriorated and rusted below

Fail 4 Jul 2017 123,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (3.5.1i)

suspension deteriorated and rusted below

Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,077 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,077 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 79,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,931 miles

offside wing mirror indicator lense broken

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,827 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,197 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,674 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,775 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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EN55 MWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 MWE registered?

EN55 MWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is EN55 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 MWE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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