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EY56 OGP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,499 mi
Last recorded152,499 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 152,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 141,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 126,343 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 126,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 103,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 82,986 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 82,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 81,484 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,944 miles

no smoke no emmsion report

Pass 7 May 2011 61,940 miles

no smoke no smoke report

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,812 miles

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

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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EY56 OGP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EY56 OGP, 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 EY56 OGP registered?

EY56 OGP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is EY56 OGP safe to buy?

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