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P123 LPH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,587 mi
Last recorded47,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 LPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,587 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened A little corrosion starting nearside front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,913 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 42,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords long cut on inner sidewall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,812 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 30,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,852 miles

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 27 Aug 2013 19,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,808 miles

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)

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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P123 LPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 P123 LPH, 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 P123 LPH registered?

P123 LPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is P123 LPH safe to buy?

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