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OE56 CRU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,308 mi
Last recorded176,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 176,308 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 176,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 172,686 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 172,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 168,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 165,849 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both NS & OS (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 162,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS& OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 151,480 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 151,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,148 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 144,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,583 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2017 134,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light illuminated

nsf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,793 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,012 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,442 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 1 Feb 2011 57,173 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,466 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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OE56 CRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OE56 CRU, 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 OE56 CRU registered?

OE56 CRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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