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L17 EHS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,276 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 89,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,375 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,307 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,582 miles

nearside bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,985 miles

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,970 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,940 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 38,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,437 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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L17 EHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L17 EHS, 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 L17 EHS registered?

L17 EHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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