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PE55 JHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,549 mi
Last recorded110,549 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 110,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust cracked + leaking front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,326 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chip z one b (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s for and aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chip z one b (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,279 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seek service advice asap, bonnet pull leaver broken , missing .but bonnet can be secured . (3.1 (c))

exhaust showing corrosion

head lamps outer lenses showing slight deterioration

near side front fog lamp glass , cracked

off side front wing damaged

off side rear mud flap insecure

slight damage to under tray , next to retaining bolt / but still secure

slight oil leak

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

there may be a possible intermitant fault with mil lamp illuminating , and then extingusihing, if lamp illuminates and remains on , seek service advice .

unable to see overall condition of rear coil springs at lower coils .

Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken suspension has not been tested with shacker plates due to spring condition . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seek service advice asap, bonnet pull leaver broken , missing .but bonnet can be secured . (3.1 (c))

exhaust showing corrosion

head lamps outer lenses showing slight deterioration

near side front fog lamp glass , cracked

off side front wing damaged

off side rear mud flap insecure

slight damage to under tray , next to retaining bolt / but still secure

slight oil leak

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

unable to see overall condition of rear coil springs at lower coils .

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,118 miles

a further suspension inspection advised on rear axle slight knock detected

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

exhaust emissions fluctuating

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round.

seek service advice asap on all items

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of various components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a further suspension inspection advised on rear axle slight knock detected

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

exhaust emissions fluctuating

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination all round.

seek service advice asap on all items

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of various components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,273 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,937 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,624 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 66,624 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,311 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre, slow puncture

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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PE55 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE55 JHJ, 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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PE55 JHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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