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PY06 JHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,516 mi
Last recorded137,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 JHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 137,516 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arc slight rusty both

Fail 10 Jun 2026 137,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 129,478 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 125,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 118,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 118,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 113,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , up to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, up to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear end to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear end to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 87,426 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,107 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,574 miles

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

front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,566 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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PY06 JHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PY06 JHK, 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 PY06 JHK registered?

PY06 JHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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