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OE06 VXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,244 mi
Last recorded174,244 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 174,244 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 162,697 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 162,550 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 150,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,056 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,146 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,143 miles

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

brake pad warning light on at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,472 miles

brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,825 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 54,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,066 miles

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

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 VXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE06 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

OE06 VXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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