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EX06 AOV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,013 mi
Last recorded141,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 AOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 141,013 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 141,013 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2016 137,725 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 137,722 miles

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,071 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,061 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2014 118,950 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on indicating a fault

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 100,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre [damage to outer side wall]

Fail 14 Jul 2012 87,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre [damage to outer side wall]

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,655 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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EX06 AOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX06 AOV, 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 EX06 AOV registered?

EX06 AOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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