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OY06 ECD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,534 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 60,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,431 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,130 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,032 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 31,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,230 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 ECD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY06 ECD registered?

OY06 ECD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is OY06 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 ECD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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