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PK56 ERY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,767 mi
Last recorded167,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,806 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 149,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,041 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 140,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,403 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 130,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 113,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,224 miles

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)

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

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 86,320 miles

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 7 Nov 2011 75,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,890 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,476 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 ERY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

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

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