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M18 PLH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 92,516 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 92,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 78,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 78,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,366 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,976 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,664 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper not clearing the screen (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 54,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,952 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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M18 PLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M18 PLH, 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 M18 PLH registered?

M18 PLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is M18 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 PLH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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