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EP53 DAD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 76,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 71,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,693 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,690 miles

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

rear pads worn low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,580 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,256 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,202 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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EP53 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EP53 DAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP53 DAD registered?

EP53 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is EP53 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP53 DAD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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