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PE06 VFL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,713 miles

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

undershields fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 134,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 126,530 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,301 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 72,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,978 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,975 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,183 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,109 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,997 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 VFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

PE06 VFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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