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OV06 ZXY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,433 mi
Last recorded121,433 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ZXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,033 miles

nearside front jacking point rubber mount missing

slight engine oil leaks

undersheilds fitted and unable to check certain components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 110,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front jacking point rubber mount missing

slight engine oil leaks

undersheilds fitted and unable to check certain components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but no blow

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,390 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fraying nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 21 Feb 2015 87,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fraying nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,256 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seats fitted, Near & Offside rear, Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & Offside wing mirror security requires attention .

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,380 miles

advise n/s/f jacking rubber mount pushed back under plastic sill cover

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 ZXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

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

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