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PG06 PKY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,816 mi
Last recorded128,816 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 PKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 128,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 124,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 119,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 113,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 106,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 97,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 92,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 92,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 87,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 82,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 80,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 80,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 70,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 62,885 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,885 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 43,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,520 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 35,512 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,492 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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PG06 PKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PG06 PKY, 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 PG06 PKY registered?

PG06 PKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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