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PL06 EFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 91,035 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,145 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges. Offside rear tyre 3mm. Nearside rear tyre has damage to side walls,possibly run flat

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on edges. Offside rear tyre 3mm. Nearside rear tyre has damage to side walls,possibly run flat

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,802 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,788 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 57,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,886 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perishing

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,702 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, 225/45r17 91w

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs wearing

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,679 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, 225/45r17 91w

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

front brake discs wearing

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,030 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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PL06 EFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PL06 EFG, 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 PL06 EFG registered?

PL06 EFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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