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PJ06 AZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 AZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,961 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 40,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 36,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,861 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s front drop link gaiter deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,371 miles

both front tyres very low on edges and close to exposing cords

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,542 miles

under trays and side skirts fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,412 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

plastic trims fitted to outer sills *both*

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some componants

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 24,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,855 miles

N/S/F & Both rear tyres near wear indicators.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F & Both rear tyres near wear indicators.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,164 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,550 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre

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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PJ06 AZO 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 81.8%.

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 PJ06 AZO, 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 PJ06 AZO registered?

PJ06 AZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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