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PX06 OFW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,119 mi
Last recorded147,119 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 147,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 147,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 142,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 140,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,128 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 136,163 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body and sub frame has slight surface corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 136,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge cords/treads exposed 245/45/R17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/R17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body and sub frame has slight surface corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 127,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner steering arm ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 127,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner steering arm ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ ZR 17 (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2016 112,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strength is slightly weak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,094 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 96,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,491 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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PX06 OFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PX06 OFW, 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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PX06 OFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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