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M6 PJN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,164 mi
Last recorded72,164 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 PJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 72,164 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTS BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Sep 2026 72,164 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTS BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,215 miles

Front suspension mount bearings noisy

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front suspension mount bearings noisy

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Jul 2024 65,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,573 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 61,571 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,461 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 57,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2020 51,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,135 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2018 46,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2017 43,255 miles

nsf tyre wall scrubbed

nsr tyre worn edges

osf tyre on limit

Fail 22 May 2017 43,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre wall scrubbed

nsr tyre worn edges

osf tyre on limit

Pass 25 May 2016 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,850 miles

rear tyres low pressure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,563 miles

rear brake pads 70% worn

rear tyres 2-3mm /perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 5,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,818 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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M6 PJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M6 PJN, 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 M6 PJN registered?

M6 PJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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