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OY56 OJO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 137,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,076 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 137,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainrun (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 135,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,291 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,027 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 90,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,863 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)

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 OJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OJO, 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 OY56 OJO registered?

OY56 OJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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