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EY55 SDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 130,439 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 112,743 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 71,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On edge(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,177 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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EY55 SDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY55 SDV, 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 EY55 SDV registered?

EY55 SDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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