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PE55 VUX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 137,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 208,011 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 207,225 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 196,216 miles

centre clamp of exhaust rotten but exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Mar 2016 196,216 miles

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

centre clamp of exhaust rotten but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 186,886 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 186,719 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 174,784 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 174,784 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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 155,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 155,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,047 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,047 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,271 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 72,269 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,271 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

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 VUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VUX, 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 PE55 VUX registered?

PE55 VUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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