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EY06 AHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 139,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 138,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,983 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 136,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 136,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 136,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 130,037 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,037 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,962 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 117,534 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,368 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,022 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,752 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,197 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre damage to outer wall on limits

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,381 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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EY06 AHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY06 AHC, 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 EY06 AHC registered?

EY06 AHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 AHC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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