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PE56 HLD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,202 mi
Last recorded188,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 HLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 188,202 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 188,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 289,575 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 289,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 172,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 160,463 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 159,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 147,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 143,039 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 143,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 142,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 118,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,814 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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PE56 HLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PE56 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

PE56 HLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is PE56 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 HLD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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