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FD06 NYY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,645 miles

Bonnet release mechanism is missing

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror is loose

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 136,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump sounds worn (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release mechanism is missing

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wing mirror is loose

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 219,894 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 211,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 202,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 202,139 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no aims (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 192,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 22 Jan 2021 117,483 miles

left hand number plate bulb not working ,drivers seat belt slow to retract ,chip in zone b of screen ,head light beam paterns weak

Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

left hand number plate bulb not working ,drivers seat belt slow to retract ,chip in zone b of screen ,head light beam paterns weak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 180,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both front and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Jan 2020 180,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

both front and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2019 165,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 165,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2017 87,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2014 74,594 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 67,713 miles

Both front tyres small cut in side walls does not reach cords

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

Nearside rear tyre small cut in side wall does not reach cords

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

Fail 21 May 2013 67,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres small cut in side walls does not reach cords

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

Nearside rear tyre small cut in side wall does not reach cords

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

Pass 16 May 2012 60,103 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 May 2011 52,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,107 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2011 51,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside tyre has a cut but no cords are showing.

Pass 29 May 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,664 miles

both nearside tyre have digs in outer sidewalls

front brakes slightly uneven

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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FD06 NYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FD06 NYY, 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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FD06 NYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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