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OV06 ZXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ZXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 132,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 132,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,448 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 106,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 88,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 88,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,931 miles

Rear tyres both wearing low

Fail 19 Mar 2021 78,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear tyres both wearing low

Pass 1 May 2019 64,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2017 45,171 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)

Fail 11 May 2017 45,145 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 24,683 miles

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,299 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,396 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 ZXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

OV06 ZXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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