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OE55 RJY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,841 mi
Last recorded149,841 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 RJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 149,841 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 149,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,036 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 207,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 189,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 185,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,243 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to failure criteria (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 142,077 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,155 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,031 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,029 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,704 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

EML LGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,252 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON..REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED..

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box has a oil leak

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 39,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box has a oil leak

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,172 miles

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 22 Jan 2009 36,095 miles

ADVISE 25% front brake inballance

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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OE55 RJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE55 RJY, 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 OE55 RJY registered?

OE55 RJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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