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OV06 UVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 UVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 121,279 miles

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

Minor engine oil leak

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 121,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side and near side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Off side and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system secure

General corrosion under vehicle(suspension and brake system)

Offside Rear Fog light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 121,264 miles

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

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2024 121,264 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2023 121,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 121,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,359 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 120,353 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,986 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 106,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 106,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 94,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 1 Feb 2014 73,590 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,590 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,336 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 UVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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