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OY06 ECN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,031 mi
Last recorded157,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ECN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,031 miles

front brake discs worn

play in both rear anti rollbar drop links

Fail 20 Apr 2016 156,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

play in both rear anti rollbar drop links

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,767 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 139,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 127,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,195 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc wearing

nearside rear outer disc surface corroding

offside rear outer tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ECN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

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

Is OY06 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 ECN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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