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R111 PYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,782 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,808 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,448 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,801 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,056 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,497 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,844 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,835 miles

front wiper worn

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,948 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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R111 PYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R111 PYJ, 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 R111 PYJ registered?

R111 PYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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