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AV06 YRO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,974 mi
Last recorded186,974 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 186,974 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 177,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 177,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 177,879 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted Rear of two (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,826 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHECK REAR PARKING BRAKE BEFORE BEARING REPAIR

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,144 miles

CUT OUTER TYRE SIDE WALL N/S REAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S FRONT RIM WELDED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,015 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CUT OUTER TYRE SIDE WALL N/S REAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S FRONT RIM WELDED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,652 miles

CUT NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RIM WELDED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2010 40,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,522 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AV06 YRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV06 YRO, 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 AV06 YRO registered?

AV06 YRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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