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PJ56 EXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,692 mi
Last recorded198,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 198,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 198,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 197,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 7.9 1/m too high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 183,249 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

brake wear warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 182,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

brake wear warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 165,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 103,800 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,386 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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PJ56 EXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ56 EXE, 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 PJ56 EXE registered?

PJ56 EXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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