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PX55 PZY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,144 mi
Last recorded196,144 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 PZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 196,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 149,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 132,850 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 128,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 124,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,129 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,825 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,338 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PX55 PZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX55 PZY, 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 PX55 PZY registered?

PX55 PZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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