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PJ06 UPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,964 mi
Last recorded48,964 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 42,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,016 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,520 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,119 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 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ06 UPY registered?

PJ06 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 UPY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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