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OE56 CTU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,113 mi
Last recorded188,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 188,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 175,697 miles

All D bushes deteriorated and have play

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

Front arb links have play

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear bushes deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,372 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded and worn

All brake flexi hoses deteriorated but rears more so

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Play in rear d bushes and arb links

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front control arm balljoints

Pass 29 May 2018 152,854 miles

Both sides front control arms bushes deteriorated

Both sides rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

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

Neairsde rear coil spring corroded

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

Nearside rear brake lense damaged but not effecting the output of light

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Offside rear tyre perished and close to limit in places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in rear arb d bushes

Play in rear arb links

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2017 136,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 117,962 miles

Brake discs slightly worn

Slight play on rear d bushes

Pass 11 May 2015 105,612 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 105,612 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2014 98,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 92,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 92,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 83,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,230 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,734 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 CTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE56 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

OE56 CTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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