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OE06 TNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 TNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,308 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,891 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 79,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,887 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 73,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (due to under inflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,734 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 58,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 51,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,886 miles

child seat fitted, unabil to full check seat belt

Pass 12 May 2015 33,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 33,830 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 27,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,761 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 TNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

OE06 TNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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