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PK56 EPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 EPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 146,881 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill guards restricting inspection of some prescribed area's.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Fail 14 Jan 2026 146,879 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill guards restricting inspection of some prescribed area's.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn To rear facing suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,746 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 131,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some prescribed area's and components.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S. ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S. ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

shields fitted from new restricting access

undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2021 107,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

shields fitted from new restricting access

undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,160 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also o/s/r. Brake pipes over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,627 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,825 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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PK56 EPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PK56 EPZ, 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 PK56 EPZ registered?

PK56 EPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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