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PL06 EGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,945 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 68,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

OTHER DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,179 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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

Rear BRAKES FULL CHECK

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91W DUNLOP (4.1.E.1)

Front WASHERS WEAK

Offside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,696 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,734 miles

Offside front tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Offside front tyre low on edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,027 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm,,,,,Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,984 miles

N/S mirror indicator lens cracked

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

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

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 EGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

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

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