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PJ56 ZRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,587 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,154 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,544 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,682 miles

slight damage too offside front wing/bumper

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,116 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

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 ZRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ56 ZRZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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