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EX06 EFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 EFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,173 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable To Tilt Drivers Seat

Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable To Tilt Drivers Seat

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,886 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,066 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,435 miles

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also most floor sections.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,868 miles

Front to rear underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection fuel & brake pipes and floor sections.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,362 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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EX06 EFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX06 EFF, 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 EX06 EFF registered?

EX06 EFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for EX06 EFF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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