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OV06 EGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,398 mi
Last recorded124,398 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,398 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Mar 2015 111,264 miles

poor reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,656 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 103,437 miles

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

low reading on near side rear handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,037 miles

hand brake difficult to release

near side front tyre very near limit

off side front tyre getting down

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,984 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

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

Is OV06 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 EGX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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