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PE06 PKV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 135,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 129,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box and heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 122,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 119,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 115,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres perrished on sidewalls and various cut but none down to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 85,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,708 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 39,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,877 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 PKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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