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OY06 RZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,509 mi
Last recorded126,509 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,509 miles

BATTERY TOTALLY FLAT AND NOT HOLDING ANY CHARGE AT ALL. CLAMPS ALSO INSECURE

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FREONT AND REAR DISCSA HAVE HEAVY SURFCE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

LOWER ENGINE AREA AND ALL OVER FLOOPAN HAVE PLASTICX COVERS PRESENT (FACTORY FITTED)

NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT, BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated TYRE WILL NOT HOLD AIR (FOR LONG *** REPLACE!!! *** (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR, DIFFICULT TO FULLY ASSESS CONDTION OF ARMS AS HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION ARMS BRAKE PIPES AND FLOORPAN ARE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 126,509 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Service brake excessively binding NSR AND OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working NSF AND OSF (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DAMAGED FROM BEING DRIVEN WHILST FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY TOTALLY FLAT AND NOT HOLDING ANY CHARGE AT ALL. CLAMPS ALSO INSECURE

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FREONT AND REAR DISCSA HAVE HEAVY SURFCE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

LOWER ENGINE AREA AND ALL OVER FLOOPAN HAVE PLASTICX COVERS PRESENT (FACTORY FITTED)

NSF AND OSF SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT, BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated TYRE WILL NOT HOLD AIR (FOR LONG *** REPLACE!!! *** (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR, DIFFICULT TO FULLY ASSESS CONDTION OF ARMS AS HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION ARMS BRAKE PIPES AND FLOORPAN ARE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,991 miles

surface rust to rear suspension / body

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,702 miles

o/s/f mirror slightly loose but not insecure

rear diff slight oil leak

rear subframe and suspension and body rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2020 108,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f mirror slightly loose but not insecure

rear diff slight oil leak

rear subframe and suspension and body rusty

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and incorrect size

Pass 20 May 2019 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 16 May 2019 104,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 30 May 2018 98,587 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 75,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 66,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,227 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)

Fail 26 May 2010 62,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 58,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

OY06 RZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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