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P111 CLR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 109,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,712 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,708 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,836 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,355 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise cut in sidewall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise cut in sidewall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs scored

front brake discs worn

note/brake pads not visible

note/front bonnet release strap missing

Pass 4 May 2011 41,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,123 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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P111 CLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P111 CLR, 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 P111 CLR registered?

P111 CLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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