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CX06 PLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,285 mi
Last recorded104,285 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,595 miles

Both rear tyres are age cracked

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear sub frame and suspension components are corroded

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,759 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,363 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,293 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)

Slightly low performance on the nearside handbrake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Undershield fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,927 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

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

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

Undershield fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,743 miles

Undershield 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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CX06 PLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CX06 PLV, 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 CX06 PLV registered?

CX06 PLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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The MOT history for CX06 PLV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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