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CT55 OAD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,175 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 107,064 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,236 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,502 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 78,312 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 65,618 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windows tinted

Pass 8 May 2012 61,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 61,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 57,072 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,725 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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CT55 OAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CT55 OAD, 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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CT55 OAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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