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PJ56 LPK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,186 mi
Last recorded173,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 173,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 164,553 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

general underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 152,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has big hole cause leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

general underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 105,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,366 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 LPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 PJ56 LPK, 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 LPK registered?

PJ56 LPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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