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OV56 WSF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 172,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 172,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 264,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 264,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 243,706 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 243,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 238,145 miles

Both rear flexible brake pipes starting to crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges. 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 238,145 miles

Both rear flexible brake pipes starting to crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges. 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet is OK for mot, but would advice, washer bottle to be cleaned. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 220,663 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 220,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 127,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 120,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,650 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 99,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,216 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)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle and front bumper

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,990 miles

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

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 WSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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