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MX55 OMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,241 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 112,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,840 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,391 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,391 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,097 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under trays

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,404 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,455 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,834 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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MX55 OMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX55 OMJ, 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 MX55 OMJ registered?

MX55 OMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for MX55 OMJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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