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EU55 YZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,001 mi
Last recorded221,001 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 221,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 221,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 212,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 197,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 197,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 178,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 158,507 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 133,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 133,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 132,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 129,261 miles

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

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

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

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

play in o/s front steering arm at rack end

Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 111,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,987 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn /distorteded on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,943 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,699 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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EU55 YZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EU55 YZO, 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 EU55 YZO registered?

EU55 YZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is EU55 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 YZO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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