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L4 PUF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 88,797 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 88,733 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play double wish n/s/f rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,770 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,823 miles

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,643 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,731 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corrode & glazed inner side !!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth!!!

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,439 miles

front brake disc's stared to corrode & glaze up brakeing surface ????

Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's stared to corrode & glaze up brakeing surface ????

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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L4 PUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L4 PUF, 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 L4 PUF registered?

L4 PUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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The MOT history for L4 PUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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