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2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,422 mi
Last recorded146,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 146,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

windscreen has slight scrapes

Pass 2 Jan 2020 144,650 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,557 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 123,325 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,125 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,976 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2011 56,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,748 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 SEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SEO, 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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OY06 SEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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