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OY56 OJB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,649 mi
Last recorded185,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 185,649 miles

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

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))

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Fail 28 Jul 2020 185,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,961 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 140,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,464 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 64,474 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,639 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,587 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,485 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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OY56 OJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY56 OJB, 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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OY56 OJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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