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LY55 EJO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 111,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty and cannot all be inspected (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount noisy lock to lock, no play or movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexys slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower forward arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,622 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount noisy lock to lock, no play or movement

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexys slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower forward arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 88,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,121 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,756 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,258 miles

Advise adjustment of handbrake shoes

Advise replacement of front wipers

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,258 miles

Advise adjustment of handbrake shoes

Advise replacement of front wipers

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,935 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,984 miles

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,555 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 32,555 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,578 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)

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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LY55 EJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY55 EJO, 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 LY55 EJO registered?

LY55 EJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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