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OV56 WVD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,305 mi
Last recorded44,305 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 44,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs warnig (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,177 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,995 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 31,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Nov 2012 20,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,935 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 15,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,505 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 5,546 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 WVD 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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

OV56 WVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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