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OV06 OGC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,251 mi
Last recorded219,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 219,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 219,251 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 207,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 193,404 miles

brake warning light on

slight play rear antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 18 May 2016 193,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking smell of gas around wheel arch (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

slight play rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 13 May 2015 179,389 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 166,098 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake light flickering

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2014 166,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake light flickering

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2013 156,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 141,688 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2011 128,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 128,898 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 119,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,216 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 OGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OGC, 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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OV06 OGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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