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OE56 CWP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,117 mi
Last recorded127,117 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 127,117 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,489 miles

brake pad wear sensor on dash, but pads are not worn out.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,489 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear sensor on dash, but pads are not worn out.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,962 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,682 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 27 Aug 2014 57,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,950 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,058 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 CWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

OE56 CWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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