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EY06 GEK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 89,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 89,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,073 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,072 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,713 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen smeary while wiper operate and visibility is reduced

Fail 24 Jun 2019 62,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Windscreen smeary while wiper operate and visibility is reduced

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,807 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,304 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 48,304 miles

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable nearside tie rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,473 miles

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

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% some time not working (1.4.A.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,474 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,453 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 24,715 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,591 miles

Manufactors undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY06 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

EY06 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is EY06 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 GEK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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