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S123 PNR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,754 mi
Last recorded178,754 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 PNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 178,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 173,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 173,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 169,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 169,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 164,883 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 158,629 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 150,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 143,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 143,588 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,838 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 136,838 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 206,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 190,023 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 190,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 29 Jun 2015 178,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,151 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,016 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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S123 PNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S123 PNR, 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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S123 PNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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