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NS05 PAM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,961 mi
Last recorded81,961 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS05 PAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,961 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 81,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,157 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 80,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Minor Chip in Windscreen, But Not Effecting Drivers Vision

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,153 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,441 miles

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,008 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 20,637 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 20,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,867 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 5,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 4,734 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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NS05 PAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NS05 PAM, 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 NS05 PAM registered?

NS05 PAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is NS05 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS05 PAM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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