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OU06 MZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,083 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to peel from inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount/bearing creaking on turns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount/bearing creaking on turns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level on the minimum mark

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,153 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil level on the minimum mark

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,347 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 72,347 miles

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

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

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,584 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn but no cords visible at time of test. 205 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to the legal limit at time of test 205 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 205 55 16 91V Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,407 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn on edges & perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,577 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,247 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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OU06 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OU06 MZV, 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 OU06 MZV registered?

OU06 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OU06 MZV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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