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PJ56 LOD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 159,221 miles

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

under side rear general corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2022 150,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,844 miles

both rear brake flexy pipes perished

Fail 11 Aug 2021 139,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear brake flexy pipes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,879 miles

both rear brake flexy pipes perished

both rear tyres have cuts in outer side wall

both rear tyres on limit

rear disc liped

rear pads low

Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake flexy pipes perished

both rear tyres have cuts in outer side wall

both rear tyres on limit

rear disc liped

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,207 miles

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

park brake release operation.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 93,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

park brake release operation.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,809 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 91,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front joint /// (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect /// (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 /// (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect /// (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,009 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres split

both front tyres wearing on edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 49,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,477 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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PJ56 LOD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LOD, 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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PJ56 LOD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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