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OY56 WZA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,544 mi
Last recorded145,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,544 miles

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,200 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General surface rusting

Fail 27 Jun 2024 134,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General surface rusting

Pass 29 Jun 2023 128,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 128,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 114,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded and mounting areas and inner sills

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded and mounting areas and inner sills

centre exhaust hanger corroded and loose

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,815 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 108,188 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp is damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has been run flat caused by puncture!!advise replacement asap!!!

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 WZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

OY56 WZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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