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PE06 VFC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,227 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 121,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 112,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented painted\greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,738 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working . (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,483 miles

bonnet safety catch release lever missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,483 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch release lever missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,623 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 61,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,593 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 22 Aug 2012 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,010 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

PE06 VFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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