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PE56 XSL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,060 mi
Last recorded38,060 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,060 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,106 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR HAS OIL ON THE GAITOR (POSSIBLY RACK WEEPING)

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 XSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE56 XSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE56 XSL?

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What year was PE56 XSL registered?

PE56 XSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PE56 XSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 XSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE56 XSL have outstanding finance?

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