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OE56 CTK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,733 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer joint showing lift wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,074 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,344 miles

Nearside Rear slight side wall damage

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2013 59,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

Fail 16 Nov 2011 50,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,796 miles

vehicle presenter be aware near/side front tyre has a deep cut at outer wall area

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,873 miles

Rear 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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OE56 CTK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

OE56 CTK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for OE56 CTK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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