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OY56 OMA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,202 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 80,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,336 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,831 miles

Engine covers+under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 54,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers+under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,007 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,078 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,580 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,920 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,713 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,709 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,123 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 OMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OMA, 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 OMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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