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OV06 ZYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 71,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 70,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside down fitted (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray+ chassis cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,522 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 64,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,151 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,151 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,335 miles

n/s front tyre cut on outer edges

Fail 9 Sep 2019 51,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pads warning light on

n/s front tyre cut on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,400 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,667 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 ZYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

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

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