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AP06 OWM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,778 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front & rear springs are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

brake pipes are covered in grease / corroded

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front & rear springs are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Pass 20 Jul 2018 129,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 129,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 117,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,874 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP06 OWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP06 OWM, 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 AP06 OWM registered?

AP06 OWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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