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OE06 TPU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 120,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,532 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,817 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 97,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 89,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,504 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 68,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,740 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 59,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 55,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,494 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 34,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,097 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 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

OE06 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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