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OV56 WVF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,280 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 124,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 112,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 107,504 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,967 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 97,684 miles

Covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Fail 18 May 2021 97,684 miles

Covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 94,921 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 28 Apr 2020 94,921 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 23 May 2019 90,704 miles

Covers over both offside and nearside lower sills and offside and nearside floors and front and rear inner wings, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 23 May 2019 90,704 miles

Covers over both offside and nearside lower sills and offside and nearside floors and front and rear inner wings, not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 85,621 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 79,197 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 24 May 2016 73,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Pass 26 May 2015 68,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 62,614 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 21 May 2013 55,736 miles

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 23 May 2012 50,063 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2011 44,799 miles

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

brake warning lamp coming on

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,322 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 WVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

OV56 WVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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