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OE55 VXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 135,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,156 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 118,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,754 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,024 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight under body corrosion

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,788 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,503 miles

non obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,553 miles

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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OE55 VXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OE55 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

OE55 VXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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