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OV56 XTL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 127,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 127,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi beginning to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,806 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2022 119,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 113,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,327 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,327 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,586 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,224 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,761 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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

n/s mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,773 miles

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)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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

n/s mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,968 miles

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

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 XTL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

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