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FP06 OGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,813 mi
Last recorded53,813 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,679 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,992 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,202 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 51,202 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,887 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,670 miles

Both wiper blades split

Near side front tyre worn out (outer)

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

Off side front tyre worn out (inner and outer)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Rear coil spring corroded both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,993 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 40,914 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 26,885 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 17,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP06 OGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP06 OGU, 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 FP06 OGU registered?

FP06 OGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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