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FE06 EEB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,863 mi
Last recorded150,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 150,863 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 150,863 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items in drivers view hanging from interior mirror

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

NSF tyre valve badly cracked

NSR tyre valve badly cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OS headlamp lens deteriorated

OSR tyre valve badly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poly V Belt badly cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated, but not likely to be misread

Rear tyre sizes differ that of manufacturers original

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2015 129,091 miles

NSF tyre valve badly cracked

NSR tyre valve badly cracked

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items in drivers view hanging from interior mirror

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OS headlamp lens deteriorated

OSR tyre valve badly cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poly V Belt badly cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated, but not likely to be misread

Rear tyre sizes differ that of manufacturers original

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 11 May 2015 129,040 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Eml light on

Handbrake light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 120,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 162,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,087 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,686 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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FE06 EEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE06 EEB, 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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FE06 EEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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