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P121 RSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,612 mi
Last recorded145,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 RSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 145,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,177 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 123,239 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear & off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,732 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 118,022 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 110,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 104,801 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and o/s/r tyre worn from inner edgs

surface corrosion to all four alloys

Pass 26 May 2016 99,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 99,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 93,832 miles

Both front discs worn

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

Pass 20 May 2014 88,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 8 Oct 2012 69,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,578 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,519 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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P121 RSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P121 RSY, 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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P121 RSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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