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MX06 PUK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 78,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,181 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both the nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 69,203 miles

Handbrake adjustment.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,202 miles

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

Handbrake adjustment.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,424 miles

both o/s seat belt recoil mechanisms weak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front off side tyre slight cracking to tyre wall

Fail 28 Feb 2018 57,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front off side tyre slight cracking to tyre wall

rear near side tyre 3mm

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,896 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,814 miles

Undertrays obscuring items underside

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,625 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 29,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,105 miles

245/40/17W

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,823 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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MX06 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MX06 PUK, 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 MX06 PUK registered?

MX06 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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