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PE06 OZD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 OZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 96,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 96,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,146 miles

underside,suspension and brakes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,635 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,272 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 82,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upward facing ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,144 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Possible (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Possible (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,377 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,377 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,159 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,383 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,883 miles

both front pads very worn and front discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs rusty & pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 25,419 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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PE06 OZD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE06 OZD, 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 PE06 OZD registered?

PE06 OZD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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