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PE06 PHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,557 mi
Last recorded168,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 168,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 168,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have heavily worn outer tread just met limits

Pass 10 Feb 2017 160,163 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 160,154 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 151,242 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 151,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 140,070 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,251 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 125,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick tube

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,780 miles

plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,888 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 86,408 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 86,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHO, 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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PE06 PHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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