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AV06 YYR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 YYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pads and discs not fitted as matched pair

Fail 8 Mar 2023 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm , chalk marked, boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm , chalked arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear STRONG ADVISE TO BE CHECKED OUT scraping internal of disc when wheel turned , handbrake ok and no bind

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,446 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure mirror unit insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,544 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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Undertrays fitted covering both Brake Pipes and Fuel lines.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,657 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,657 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm of two (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not down to cords

Fail 25 Jun 2015 79,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut but not down to cords

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,930 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,131 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,127 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AV06 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

AV06 YYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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The MOT history for AV06 YYR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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