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PK56 ESF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,176 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 11,413 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 86,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,204 miles

Engine covers & under trays blocking view of some components

Nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,077 miles

Engine covers & undertrays blocking view of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,518 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm of tread left

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake disc inner face rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,232 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,014 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 ESF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PK56 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

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