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PE06 PJV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2024 164,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 136,609 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 136,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on service min of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on service min of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 116,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on service min of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on service min of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,038 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,038 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 104,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no real image (check bulb fitment) too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working can't hear motor working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/r jacking blocks missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint play the rear one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight distortion to the outer sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight distortion to the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls also split (4.1.E.1)

childseat fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,830 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls also split (4.1.E.1)

childseat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,439 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 30 Mar 2010 31,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,904 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 PJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

PE06 PJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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