CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL06 CTU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,193 mi
Last recorded33,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,346 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,741 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 25,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,773 miles

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

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,034 miles

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,188 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL06 CTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PL06 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL06 CTU?

You can check the full history of PL06 CTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL06 CTU registered?

PL06 CTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is PL06 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 CTU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL06 CTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL06 CTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.