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EO06 PXT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,100 mi
Last recorded214,100 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 PXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 214,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 205,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 187,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 187,724 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 180,018 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases covers fitted under the vehicle reatricting view of testable items (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 180,018 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases covers fitted under the vehicle reatricting view of testable items (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 171,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,061 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 167,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,795 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,414 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 105,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 105,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,750 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,873 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 98,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,101 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,100 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,520 miles

front brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,937 miles

both nearside tyres 3mm

fuel system cleaner advised

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,970 miles

covers fitted under the vehicle reatricting view of testable items

front tyre treads are worn on the edges

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 PXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO06 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

EO06 PXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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