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OY56 OKT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,085 mi
Last recorded126,085 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 126,085 miles

Exhaust mounting defective holding mounts are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,847 miles

Rear Lower Engine shield missing

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm

Center exhaust silencer cracked and fixing flange corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,537 miles

Covers under body restrict inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2018 105,537 miles

Covers under body restrict inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,849 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,070 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,784 miles

Discs at rear corroded on inner face

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,784 miles

Discs at rear corroded on inner face

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 75,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,028 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 OKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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