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OO02 WLM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,389 mi
Last recorded145,389 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 WLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 145,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 145,388 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 143,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 139,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 139,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 136,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,110 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,196 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 56,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,511 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,511 miles

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

engine management warning lamp staying lite

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,096 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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OO02 WLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OO02 WLM, 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 OO02 WLM registered?

OO02 WLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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