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PF06 RRU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,686 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2021 112,683 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged To cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure Lose on column (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger broken bust still supported

Fail 28 Dec 2019 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger broken bust still supported

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge and deteriorating in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge and deteriorating in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge and deteriorating in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge and deteriorating in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,736 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear and center brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,838 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear section brake pipes coated in copper grease

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,020 miles

Front pads low.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside tyre wall has cut in it.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,156 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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PF06 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF06 RRU, 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 PF06 RRU registered?

PF06 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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