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671 OAE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration671 OAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 66,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 60,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened top coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,730 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on rear suspension arms and sub frame etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes squeal but oprerate ok

service light is on

Fail 23 Aug 2023 55,730 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on rear suspension arms and sub frame etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes squeal but oprerate ok

service light is on

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 47,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 41,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,029 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arms (inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

vehicle is fitted with under-trays

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,753 miles

under trays fitted to car covering components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 31,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,955 miles

small cut on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

steering going to n/s [tracking ]

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,656 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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671 OAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 671 OAE, 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 671 OAE registered?

671 OAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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