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FE06 EFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,232 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 109,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside & Offside - Heavily misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Aft arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,942 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,823 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,944 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,107 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,674 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,674 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,057 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 15,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 15,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise a tracking check due too tyre wear

offside front tyre worn on edges

tyre size 205/55/16 v

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 EFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FE06 EFM, 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 FE06 EFM registered?

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

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