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PJ06 OAL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2024 62,686 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,916 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 43,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 43,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,350 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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PJ06 OAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

PJ06 OAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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