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K30 PMA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 PMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 163,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake lamp stays on

Fail 1 Mar 2023 163,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake lamp stays on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 155,931 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 155,931 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 147,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 147,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,040 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2020 142,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 112,739 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 112,739 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,252 miles

handbrake release sticking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,846 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearsiode front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,324 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 65,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 60,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 32,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,304 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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K30 PMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K30 PMA, 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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K30 PMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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