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A503 PAT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,493 mi
Last recorded69,493 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA503 PAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 69,493 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 69,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,968 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,344 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 27,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,300 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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A503 PAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A503 PAT, 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 A503 PAT registered?

A503 PAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A503 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A503 PAT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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