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LY55 OVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,821 mi
Last recorded151,821 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 151,821 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,969 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 86,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,673 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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LY55 OVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY55 OVC, 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 LY55 OVC registered?

LY55 OVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LY55 OVC safe to buy?

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