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MM06 OBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,568 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 66,675 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,367 miles

O/S/Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/Rear Brake Pipe Corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,169 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,685 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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MM06 OBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MM06 OBU, 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 MM06 OBU registered?

MM06 OBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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