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AK06 HYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 122,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 109,986 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower handbrake/footbrake rubber missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 109,986 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower handbrake/footbrake rubber missing.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge of tread ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on oter edge.

Pass 6 May 2016 82,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 36,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,951 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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AK06 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK06 HYL, 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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AK06 HYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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