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FB06 OVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,892 mi
Last recorded173,892 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 173,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy in operation

Fail 21 Nov 2022 173,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy in operation

Pass 18 Nov 2021 167,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 167,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 162,757 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 154,108 miles

Offside Rear Some distortion offside rear brake disc

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

Pass 17 May 2018 146,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 146,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,425 miles

both front tyre treads are getting low

offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint gaiter split

offside front fog light lens is damaged

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 128,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 120,015 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 120,015 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 113,682 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.7mm

Parking brake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force

Pass 3 May 2013 105,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,566 miles

Nearside parking brake weak

Pass 3 May 2011 88,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,220 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,486 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)

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 7 May 2008 48,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 48,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,873 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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FB06 OVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FB06 OVS, 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 FB06 OVS registered?

FB06 OVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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