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EO56 UDG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 97,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm Of The 2 - Chalked - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,556 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,004 miles

Nearside Front top headlamp & slam panel is oily

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both inner & outer edges just acceptable

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play in

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

engine management light on dash

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/side front tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/side front tyre small cut in outer sidewall and tyre wearing on both edges

o/side rear tyre deep cut in outer sidewall & nail in tread

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,291 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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EO56 UDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EO56 UDG, 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 EO56 UDG registered?

EO56 UDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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The MOT history for EO56 UDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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