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EY06 VBL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,289 mi
Last recorded61,289 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 61,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off inner edge and 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 57,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 54,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,591 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 53,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,157 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,933 miles

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

unable to test all steering/brake/suspension due to covers fitted

offside front tyre excessivly worn at shoulder of tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 17,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check steering suspension top mounts brake master and pivit fuel pipes fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,165 miles

unable to check steering suspension top mounts brake master and pivit fuel pipes fully due to 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 VBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

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