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PV55 JZE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,034 mi
Last recorded167,034 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 167,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 147,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 147,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 110,248 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,385 miles

Exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Tyre wearing edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,487 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,225 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,427 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,295 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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PV55 JZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PV55 JZE, 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 PV55 JZE registered?

PV55 JZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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