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OV06 XRO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

182,624 mi
Last recorded182,624 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 182,624 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)

Fail 5 May 2017 182,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 3 May 2016 163,134 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 163,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 140,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 111,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 111,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smeary

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smeary

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,731 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,052 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic undertrays fitted

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 May 2009 62,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 62,973 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 XRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

OV06 XRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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