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ST06 OAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,461 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,047 miles

Handbrake only just met the requirements 18%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 127,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake only just met the requirements 18%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,253 miles

o/s/r handbrake low effort

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,136 miles

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

n/s/r suspension lower joint noisey

Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r suspension lower joint noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 35,339 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ST06 OAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST06 OAX, 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 ST06 OAX registered?

ST06 OAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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