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PE06 PJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,467 mi
Last recorded151,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre shows signs of low pressure damage, advise to be changed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 151,381 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre shows signs of low pressure damage, advise to be changed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,460 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hand brake warning light sticking on intermittantly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 123,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,686 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 110,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,910 miles

front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,744 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,829 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 PJX 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 73.3%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

PE06 PJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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