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PHR 44F

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 44F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,259 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT FORWARD ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N /S rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,049 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 55,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,856 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,603 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,206 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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PHR 44F is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PHR 44F, 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 PHR 44F registered?

PHR 44F is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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