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EX56 YDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,937 miles

All tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,954 miles

front tyres poor

Fail 23 Feb 2017 66,954 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres poor

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,076 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,713 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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EX56 YDV 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 71.4%.

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 EX56 YDV, 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 EX56 YDV registered?

EX56 YDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is EX56 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 YDV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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