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OV56 WTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,694 mi
Last recorded219,694 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 219,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,866 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 107,866 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,897 miles

minor surface rust on front and rear discs.

offside wiper worn( replaced)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 36,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,422 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 WTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

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

Is OV56 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 WTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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