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OV06 UVO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,073 mi
Last recorded30,073 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 30,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 29,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 28,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 26,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 25,723 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 25,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 20,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,934 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 15,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 12,710 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outer wall damaged

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 10,905 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 8,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point mounting missing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2011 7,368 miles

n/s/f jacking point mounting missing

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 4,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,497 miles

both front tyres outer walls cut / damaged

full size underbody shields / covers fitted at time of test - visual inspection restricted

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 UVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

OV06 UVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is OV06 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 UVO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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