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OV06 ZXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ZXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 129,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 129,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handbrake low on performance

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,672 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 120,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 113,062 miles

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

Offside Front small stone chips to windscreen

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

Pass 4 May 2018 107,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 103,237 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 97,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under rtay fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 92,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 84,974 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 84,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 75,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 75,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 5 May 2012 65,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 55,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 46,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2009 37,892 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 ZXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

OV06 ZXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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The MOT history for OV06 ZXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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