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FV06 OVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 OVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 62,758 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,533 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,412 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE FOOT REDAL HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,215 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 62,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,585 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,445 miles

O/S/F Tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,441 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,594 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,661 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,571 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 49,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,533 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,228 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV06 OVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV06 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 OVU registered?

FV06 OVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is FV06 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 OVU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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