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AK06 OCX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 OCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 107,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,628 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,139 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2017 65,132 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,915 miles

nearside front tyre wearing from the outer edge

nearside repeater lamp lens has a slight damaged

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,509 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit,has cuts inner wall

Nearside front repeater lense damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,962 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,660 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,093 miles

offside inner front brake pad may be on sensor before next mot

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,001 miles

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 26 Mar 2009 30,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,005 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)

n/s mirror indicator lens broken

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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AK06 OCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK06 OCX, 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 AK06 OCX registered?

AK06 OCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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