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PN56 VMH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,734 mi
Last recorded137,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust blowing at neck joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 136,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 130,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,228 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,228 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread and cracked in tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,577 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,780 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 119,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blow at rear of back box

exhaust bracket broken

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,281 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,789 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,811 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 VMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

PN56 VMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is PN56 VMH safe to buy?

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