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OV06 EFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,764 mi
Last recorded155,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 EFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,764 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f/inner /the/d/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r/inner /the /d/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 149,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/c/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2019 144,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,561 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog cracked

rear exhaust mount not connected

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog cracked

rear exhaust mount not connected

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,230 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,615 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 EFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

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

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