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ESZ 1496

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

169,380 mi
Last recorded169,380 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1496
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 169,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 161,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 151,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 137,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,062 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 125,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,217 miles

O/S/R indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 97,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,581 miles

Handbrake only just meets req effort @15%

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,624 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,583 miles

Slight play in the o/s inner track rod ball joint to rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,481 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 79,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,844 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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ESZ 1496 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ESZ 1496, 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 ESZ 1496 registered?

ESZ 1496 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is ESZ 1496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1496 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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