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OV06 FGF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,433 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack - under 40mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm- Nearest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack - under 40mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 83,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,776 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 71,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint boot has split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,728 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,638 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,981 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,966 miles

undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 FGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

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

Is OV06 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 FGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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