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M12 PMO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,696 miles

Engine M.I.L illuminated

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

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

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear seat belt is slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear/ above rear axle/ front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front seat does not tilt to gain access to rear seats/seatbelts

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2017 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides of car (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' items on rear view mirror and dashboard (8.3.1d)

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

Engine M.I.L illuminated

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

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

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

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear seat belt is slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear/ above rear axle/ front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front seat does not tilt to gain access to rear seats/seatbelts

Plastic covers fitted outer sills

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to O/S/R wheel rim

Small cut to O/S/F tyre inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 65,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel rim

Small cut to O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,775 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,875 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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M12 PMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M12 PMO, 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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M12 PMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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