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EY56 OHL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,227 mi
Last recorded42,227 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 42,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play small free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play small free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,539 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play small free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 38,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 36,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,210 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,100 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 19,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,045 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,894 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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EY56 OHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY56 OHL, 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 EY56 OHL registered?

EY56 OHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is EY56 OHL safe to buy?

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