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OIL 8923

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,730 mi
Last recorded150,730 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8923
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 150,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 27 May 2021 146,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged near arch

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,684 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged near rear door

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

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 17 Jun 2020 142,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged near rear door

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on outer edge

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 24 Apr 2019 137,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm 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 24 Apr 2018 129,171 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,171 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 11 May 2017 121,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 121,468 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 113,284 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 May 2015 102,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,187 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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OIL 8923 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OIL 8923, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 8923 registered?

OIL 8923 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OIL 8923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 8923 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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