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EO56 UXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,036 mi
Last recorded119,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,036 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat Belts Are Slow to Retract

Fail 22 Jul 2020 115,035 miles

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,018 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eng management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,535 miles

Front and rear pads starting to wear.

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear pads starting to wear.

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,002 miles

Engine Dip stick missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,002 miles

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

Engine Dip stick missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO56 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

EO56 UXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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