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OV56 WTT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,848 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,844 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 93,700 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,798 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,002 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,930 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,112 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 74,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s.f.inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,474 miles

coil spring broken o.s.front (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s.f.inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,433 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 53,397 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 53,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,589 miles

front washers not very strong

Pass 21 May 2010 43,889 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 May 2009 40,724 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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OV56 WTT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

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

Is OV56 WTT safe to buy?

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