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PN56 SKF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,065 mi
Last recorded236,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 236,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, Screw through tread area,Flat on presentation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,811 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,904 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 209,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 196,928 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 196,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 191,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 191,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,394 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 85,254 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,568 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,431 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,430 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 52,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,566 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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PN56 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PN56 SKF, 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 PN56 SKF registered?

PN56 SKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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