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P1 UPS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 66,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 65,051 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, rear of the two with ball joint uphill. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 63,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,638 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 58,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,529 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,009 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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P1 UPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P1 UPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P1 UPS registered?

P1 UPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is P1 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 UPS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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