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OV06 XOB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,190 mi
Last recorded155,190 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 155,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 155,188 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both. (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 149,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 149,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 127,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,667 miles

O/S/R TYREE LOW ON INNER EDGE +O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Fail 27 Sep 2018 123,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R TYREE LOW ON INNER EDGE +O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,804 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT PLAY +N/S/F TYRE LOW OUTER EDGE +FRONT DISCS LIPPED +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 25 Sep 2017 116,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM (STEEL) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT PLAY +N/S/F TYRE LOW OUTER EDGE +FRONT DISCS LIPPED +REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,860 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,050 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,136 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 XOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

OV06 XOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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