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OY06 RYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

204,099 mi
Last recorded204,099 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 RYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 204,099 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 204,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 185,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 185,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 174,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 174,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 157,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 157,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 136,165 miles

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

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

n/s/rear brake has slight judder

Fail 7 Feb 2012 136,151 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/rear brake has slight judder

Fail 2 Feb 2012 136,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,287 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 RYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

OY06 RYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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