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SN06 PCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 147,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 141,511 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2021 122,411 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 122,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,622 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 96,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking cannot pin point exact component but has a very serious leak of fuel (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,518 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,772 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 21 Jan 2010 25,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r lamp cracked , not showing light

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,494 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked , not showing light

Fail 1 May 2009 21,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sidewall damage on N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 May 2009 21,339 miles

Sidewall damage on N/S/F tyre outer side wall

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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SN06 PCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN06 PCZ, 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 SN06 PCZ registered?

SN06 PCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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