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OV56 WUB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

237,561 mi
Last recorded237,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 237,561 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 237,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 236,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 233,837 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish or replacing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 233,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish or replacing soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 231,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 231,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn allowing arb to float (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 226,093 miles

Front Slight imbalance on front brake service

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 215,324 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 215,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 208,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 208,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 201,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedel rubber worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 201,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedel rubber worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 191,019 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 191,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 178,724 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 178,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,358 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 151,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 150,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 129,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

OV56 WUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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