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OU56 ZGN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,369 mi
Last recorded101,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 101,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 97,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel is rubber with inner wheel arch, when wheel is on inner lock

Fail 27 Jul 2024 91,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel is rubber with inner wheel arch, when wheel is on inner lock

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with under trays, engine covers and sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,785 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of grease starting to leak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect fitted 1061 bulb as old bulb bent (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt signs of grease starting to leak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer tread

Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,590 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut almost reaching cords on outer wall and tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

offside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,560 miles

headlight deflectors fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,153 miles

both front tyres 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,165 miles

nearsidefront tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,824 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,076 miles

offside front wing damage

Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wing damage

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 ZGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

OU56 ZGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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