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NU06 OXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,107 mi
Last recorded215,107 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 OXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 215,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entre to rear flex which is also covered with rubber sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

full undertray fitted obscuring testable items

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2021 215,080 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached front bar inner bushes worn allowing bar movement side to side (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entre to rear flex which is also covered with rubber sleeve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

full undertray fitted obscuring testable items

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2020 193,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 142,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2018 142,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,283 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar d bush

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low on wear

offside rear brake pads low on wear

rear brake discs inner side corroded

slight drag and signs of overheating at offside rear brake

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear handbrake readings low

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear handbrake readings low

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 92,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,917 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,235 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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NU06 OXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU06 OXV, 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 NU06 OXV registered?

NU06 OXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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