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OU56 ZDC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,571 mi
Last recorded121,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 121,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front front bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,838 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 15 Oct 2016 101,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,702 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,913 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,816 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,015 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 ZDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

OU56 ZDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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