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OE06 TLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,956 mi
Last recorded205,956 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 TLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 205,956 miles

Offside Rear Door slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 205,945 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Door slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 203,030 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (3.5.1g)

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre side walls perishing

Offside Front tyre side walls perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 203,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both sides sill covers fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (3.5.1g)

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre side walls perishing

Offside Front tyre side walls perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 191,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

presenter adviced

Fail 19 Oct 2016 191,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

presenter adviced

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 150,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,609 miles

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2012 140,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 130,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 110,787 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 101,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 101,005 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,466 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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OE06 TLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE06 TLJ, 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 OE06 TLJ registered?

OE06 TLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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