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AP06 OWY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,769 mi
Last recorded133,769 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 128,975 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 128,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,160 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,350 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,860 miles

parking brake support clip missing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake support clip missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,361 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,604 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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AP06 OWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP06 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP06 OWY registered?

AP06 OWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is AP06 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 OWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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