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OU56 ZCT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

213,199 mi
Last recorded213,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 213,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 209,922 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 209,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 197,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 197,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 162,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 154,242 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 154,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 147,916 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 147,916 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 147,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,251 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side wall crack

Fail 14 Oct 2016 144,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side wall crack

Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,435 miles

front exhaust slightly noisy,but able to visually see.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 141,387 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front exhaust slightly noisy,but able to visually see.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 139,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,145 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 132,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 132,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 125,241 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 26 Oct 2010 103,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,171 miles

O/s/f tyres outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,171 miles

O/s/f tyres outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Wipers poor

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 ZCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OU56 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

OU56 ZCT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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