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OV06 ODU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,200 mi
Last recorded169,200 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 169,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around upper arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 169,193 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around upper arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 163,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 161,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread on 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,448 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,448 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,480 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 127,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 127,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,395 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,777 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,596 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside cross strut rubber bush split

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,731 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,746 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,283 miles

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ODU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

OV06 ODU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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