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PE06 RXU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,440 mi
Last recorded121,440 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 121,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 121,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,547 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2023 118,372 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,159 miles

undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,597 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 107,597 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,943 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 104,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,545 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,545 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2017 79,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,074 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 17 May 2011 43,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,621 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 20 Apr 2009 30,974 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 RXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

PE06 RXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is PE06 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 RXU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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