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EY06 AXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,542 mi
Last recorded147,542 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 AXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 147,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,108 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 107,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,169 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 27 Mar 2013 37,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,576 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 AXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY06 AXZ, 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 EY06 AXZ registered?

EY06 AXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EY06 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 AXZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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