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OY06 ZGW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,981 mi
Last recorded128,981 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 124,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,723 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 119,723 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FLEX ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 113,471 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FLEX ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 105,790 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 99,338 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 12 Dec 2015 89,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 50,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,272 miles

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

lip on front brake discs

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge and offside got a cut on side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,868 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 ZGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

OY06 ZGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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