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EO56 XDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,370 mi
Last recorded142,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light broken/not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,212 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 136,212 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded and centre box has a minor leak of gases

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section and system corroded

Play in nearside front lower rear control arm balljoint

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2021 120,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section and system corroded

Play in nearside front lower rear control arm balljoint

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside door mirror housing damaged/loose

Fail 10 Mar 2020 111,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside door mirror housing damaged/loose

Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 104,939 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 92,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 86,656 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 78,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,310 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,547 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 XDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EO56 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

EO56 XDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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