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EY56 WHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 131,207 miles

N/S wing mirror is insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2021 131,052 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S wing mirror is insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 90,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,424 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 WHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

EY56 WHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EY56 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY56 WHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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