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OY06 RZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,466 mi
Last recorded130,466 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 RZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,466 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 130,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 129,732 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2022 129,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nsf (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 117,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 27 May 2019 111,035 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 105,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 102,138 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 25 May 2017 102,136 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 2 Jun 2016 100,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,096 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 RZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

OY06 RZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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