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OV06 EEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 136,879 miles

E. S. P. message on screen topped up and light now off. steering does feel a little stiff

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 124,309 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 122,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,510 miles

Nearside Front wall damage

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

parking light does not go out hand brake operating ok

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,361 miles

nsf tyre heavily worn on edges+ sidewall damage

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf lower arch liner loose/damaged

osf wiper starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre uneven wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,774 miles

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 71,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade

very slight runout both front rims

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 EEU 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 70.8%.

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 OV06 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

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

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