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OV06 XRC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

241,400 mi
Last recorded241,400 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 241,400 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 220,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 189,940 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 161,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 132,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,138 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)

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 XRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

OV06 XRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is OV06 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 XRC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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