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PE06 PLU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 PLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,927 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine sign stays on

front and rear registration plate slight deteriorated

offside wiper blade slight worn rubber

oil ,leak

Pass 26 May 2016 105,349 miles

engine sign stays on

front registration plate slight deteriorated

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment sign stays on

front regestration plate slight deteriorated

rear regestration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,308 miles

o/s front tyre void of tread on edges not measurable tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre void of tread on edges not measurable tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,072 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,794 miles

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

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

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 PLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

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