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S2 PTW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

271,624 mi
Last recorded271,624 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 271,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 271,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 250,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 224,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 197,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 178,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,090 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 139,786 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r noisey in operation advise strip to check

Pass 6 Dec 2012 130,928 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 14 Nov 2011 118,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

rear tyres worn, nearside close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,459 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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S2 PTW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S2 PTW, 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 S2 PTW registered?

S2 PTW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is S2 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 PTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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