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P66 PDM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,770 mi
Last recorded69,770 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 PDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 69,770 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 68,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 64,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 60,241 miles

Engine oil LOW.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm And bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 45,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 42,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 36,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,794 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,407 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 24 Mar 2009 12,952 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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P66 PDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P66 PDM, 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 P66 PDM registered?

P66 PDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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