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OE55 RSX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,365 mi
Last recorded156,365 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 RSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 156,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 151,335 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake requirements just met, system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,060 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,355 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,942 miles

nearside front camber bush perished

nearside front castor bush perished

offside front camber bush perished

offside front castor bush perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,935 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,929 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,431 miles

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fail 1 Mar 2012 76,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE PAD WARNING DISPLAYED

FRONT DISCS POOR

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,009 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,358 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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OE55 RSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

OE55 RSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is OE55 RSX safe to buy?

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