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OV06 EFP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,816 mi
Last recorded120,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 EFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,816 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,521 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 101,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,671 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 43,671 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,473 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake hose clip loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 26,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,474 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 EFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV06 EFP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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