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PJ06 FFS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,064 mi
Last recorded118,064 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,064 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,007 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,660 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Front both front brake back plates corroded

Front both front outer brake pipes coated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear outer brake pipes coated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,660 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear over fuel tank, chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust system corroded

Front both front brake back plates corroded

Front both front outer brake pipes coated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear outer brake pipes coated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 107,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,633 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 FFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

PJ06 FFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 FFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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