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EY56 WGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 144,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,930 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread /// both front tyres worn on edges

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low on tread /// both front tyres worn on edges

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,004 miles

brake pipes starting to rust// both front wheel bearings have very slight movement

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,334 miles

Front wiper rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge a small tears appearing in outer tyre walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,874 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,417 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage noted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,251 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage noted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,431 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,091 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 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WGU, 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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EY56 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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