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FD55 YVM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 114,835 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 99,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,964 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 73,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,227 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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FD55 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD55 YVM, 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 FD55 YVM registered?

FD55 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is FD55 YVM safe to buy?

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