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OY06 EBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 149,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 149,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 132,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 114,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,822 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,333 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall has slight damage!

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inside edge!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlights slighlty low and beam pattern scattered

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,098 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,106 miles

front pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,660 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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OY06 EBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY06 EBU, 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 OY06 EBU registered?

OY06 EBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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