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OV56 WSE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,474 mi
Last recorded118,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 118,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 118,474 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 113,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 104,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 83,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,356 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,393 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)

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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OV56 WSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV56 WSE, 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 OV56 WSE registered?

OV56 WSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is OV56 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 WSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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