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OE56 CRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,571 mi
Last recorded127,571 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 127,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes going over the fuel tank marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with engine cover and under trays

Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,409 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,111 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,703 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit,1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake light on

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,487 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 113,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit,1.30.. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,020 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,980 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,230 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,931 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 CRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CRZ, 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 CRZ registered?

OE56 CRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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