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EO06 GYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 126,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 126,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,938 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,058 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 109,058 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,114 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,925 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,811 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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EO06 GYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO06 GYA, 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 EO06 GYA registered?

EO06 GYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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