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PE06 PBY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,705 mi
Last recorded137,705 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 137,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 137,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack, and deteriorate.

surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,704 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,610 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 11 Jun 2021 96,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,370 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 73,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,212 miles

exhaust bracket broken(still secure)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,380 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,046 miles

leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,837 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 PBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE06 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

PE06 PBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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