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OV06 EEP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,647 mi
Last recorded141,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 141,647 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2026 141,647 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2025 139,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,236 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes and coil springs

Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,138 miles

rear center stop lamp not working

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,767 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Jul 2021 130,767 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 128,947 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 127,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,369 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,835 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n\s side repeater lens damaged but operation of lamp is ok

one bolt on n\s headlamp not secure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,660 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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OV06 EEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV06 EEP, 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 OV06 EEP registered?

OV06 EEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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