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PE56 HKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 123,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe hanger broken - exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 113,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,497 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,873 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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PE56 HKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PE56 HKU, 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 PE56 HKU registered?

PE56 HKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is PE56 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 HKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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