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CX06 PLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,703 mi
Last recorded169,703 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 169,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 156,942 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn with slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 156,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn with slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,799 miles

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

strong smell of diesel under bonent but no leak found due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,799 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative airbag insecure (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

strong smell of diesel under bonent but no leak found due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,806 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 129,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,953 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,545 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,578 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,578 miles

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

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,269 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PLZ 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 65.2%.

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 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 CX06 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

CX06 PLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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