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OU56 ZBY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,481 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre and low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off behind rear box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,587 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 26,290 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

nearside +offside front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,778 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 ZBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OU56 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

OU56 ZBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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