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HV06 OZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 OZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022
Pass 9 Apr 2021
Pass 15 Jun 2019
Fail 14 Jun 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018
Fail 1 Nov 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 115,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,545 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,563 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,189 miles

front brake disc starting to worn and starting to pitted and corroded

near side front tyre starting to wear on tread outter egde

off side front tyre starting to wear on tread outter egde

Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,186 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disc starting to worn and starting to pitted and corroded

front wiper blade starting to wear

near side tyre starting to wear on tread outter egde

off side tyre starting to wear on tread outter egde

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted to all underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2011 76,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under covers fitted to all underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door mirror skightly insecure

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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HV06 OZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV06 OZU, 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 HV06 OZU registered?

HV06 OZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is HV06 OZU safe to buy?

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