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NU06 OYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,810 mi
Last recorded131,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,810 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 125,436 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 125,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,331 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 1.30. Average is 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal to metal. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,590 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,590 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs worn. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to apply reduced effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm see advise (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,535 miles

low on fuel at time of this test

Fail 22 Jun 2018 111,535 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both worn badly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low 0 reset and both are still low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle has poor effort big imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected rack end (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

low on fuel at time of this test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,873 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jul 2017 103,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour void result no print out (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bar to body bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer burst badly (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating inner edges of both discs badly worn (3.7.B.3)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 95,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low -brake imbalance (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,597 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,942 miles

front brake imbalance 25 percent front brakes require attention ?

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,080 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 OYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NU06 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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