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OU56 PEO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 66,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,185 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO RFEAR SEAT

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,185 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO RFEAR SEAT

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 56,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,380 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,064 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,795 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)

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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OU56 PEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU56 PEO, 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 OU56 PEO registered?

OU56 PEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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