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OY56 WZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,126 mi
Last recorded146,126 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 146,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (where visible) - OSR more so. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring components from view

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to underside/components.

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS & OS hub bushes/pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 146,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (where visible) - OSR more so. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring components from view

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to underside/components.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS & OS hub bushes/pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 139,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,290 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 136,281 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 133,734 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit of pass/fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,558 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,935 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,027 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,886 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

plastic under trays fitted

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 WZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 WZF registered?

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

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