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DK55 OZS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,783 mi
Last recorded186,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 186,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm balljoint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

front registration plate damaged

headlamp washers inoperative

power steering hose loose and making contact with chassis

Pass 17 May 2017 182,680 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Noise from rear parking brake shoes

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 182,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short in front of offside front wheel (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

MIL illuminated

Nearside wiper starting to smear

Noise from rear parking brake shoes

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 181,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.9 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.5 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.4 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 220 (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 177,279 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 177,279 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 165,148 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 165,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 162,078 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 159,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,894 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,615 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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DK55 OZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DK55 OZS, 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 DK55 OZS registered?

DK55 OZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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