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EY56 OJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 66,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 65,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,153 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,393 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 30,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2014 26,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2014 26,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,326 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 OJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY56 OJZ registered?

EY56 OJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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The MOT history for EY56 OJZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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