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OU56 YYR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,866 mi
Last recorded39,866 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 39,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 37,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,635 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,446 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,373 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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OU56 YYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYR, 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 OU56 YYR registered?

OU56 YYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is OU56 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 YYR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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