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OY06 SKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 112,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 105,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,379 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,106 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 54,849 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 54,849 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,964 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,931 miles

center exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,417 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 46,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,730 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,114 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 SKN 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 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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

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

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