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OC03 COX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC03 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 122,611 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,360 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 118,358 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,058 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,056 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,234 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 88,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,350 miles

No emissions print out was produced as emissions to low

Pass 2 May 2013 36,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,860 miles

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

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

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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OC03 COX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OC03 COX, 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 OC03 COX registered?

OC03 COX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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