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BL06 YSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,160 mi
Last recorded171,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 171,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 164,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 155,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured, not binding at time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 154,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Pin up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured, not binding at time of test.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 140,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Pin up. Repair asap. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 132,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( Pin up ) and excessive playing ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,338 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/60w16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,479 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 26 Jul 2011 50,095 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,298 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre cracking and wearing on edges REPLACE SOON 205/55R16 91V

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,173 miles

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

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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BL06 YSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL06 YSU, 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 BL06 YSU registered?

BL06 YSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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