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R5 PCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,173 mi
Last recorded56,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 56,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,596 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 45,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,934 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,087 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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R5 PCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R5 PCD, 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 R5 PCD registered?

R5 PCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is R5 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 PCD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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