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C18 ONP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm has slight olay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 68,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm has slight olay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 62,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

under trays fitted can not fully inspect

Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,992 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket onto gearbox broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

service overdue

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,389 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 53,389 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2019 53,389 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2018 50,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides above rear axle to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under arches (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,550 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,910 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2016 42,910 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,092 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 36,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,568 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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C18 ONP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 C18 ONP, 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 C18 ONP registered?

C18 ONP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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