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FD06 NYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

246,888 mi
Last recorded246,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 NYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 246,888 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 244,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 241,886 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 241,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 238,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy should replace ,marginal pass. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside rear parking bake poor efficiency, should adjust, marginal pass.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 238,504 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bothside front wrong bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top section. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy should replace ,marginal pass. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside rear parking bake poor efficiency, should adjust, marginal pass.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 235,337 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 233,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 231,585 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,705 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 18 Aug 2018 137,988 miles

vehicle is lowered but not catching on tyres.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 May 2010 50,084 miles

front discs slightly worn-pads starting to get worn

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge-small cut in tread

slight damage on edge of screen

Pass 18 May 2009 39,941 miles

n/s/f tyre tread slightly scrubbed on outer edge

rear tyre treads between 2-3mm in centre

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 NYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FD06 NYZ, 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 FD06 NYZ registered?

FD06 NYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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