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OE55 YZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,334 mi
Last recorded41,334 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,334 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 32,816 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,373 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper smear

Pass 9 May 2013 23,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,521 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 21,521 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

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

Offside front tyre driven flat

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,013 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 YZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

OE55 YZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is OE55 YZZ safe to buy?

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