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EVN 1C

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,710 mi
Last recorded63,710 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 1C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 63,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 53,087 miles

Front Body component insecure bumper grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,303 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on tread both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,141 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,394 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,436 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre nailed x2

Offside wiper slight smeering

coolant warning light on, level ok

oil on gearbox

Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,436 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre nailed x2

Offside wiper slight smeering

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

coolant warning light on, level ok

oil on gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,593 miles

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,680 miles

chips in screen

front pads getting low

oil on gear box

service light is on

slight play in front wheel bearings

various marks on body and alloys

various pipes coroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,863 miles

brake and fuel lines covered by trims

chips in screen

front pads getting low

gear box oil leaks

sills covered by trims

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wheels have kerb damage

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,184 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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EVN 1C is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVN 1C, 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 EVN 1C registered?

EVN 1C is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is EVN 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 1C shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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