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FM06 ZYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ZYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 115,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded through x2 (6.1.2 (a))

service light on

Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,858 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 110,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted requires clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,125 miles

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

headlamp dim

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,125 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

headlamp dim

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 92,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 88,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear veiw mirror

Pass 6 May 2016 81,312 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (245/40x17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,549 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,022 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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FM06 ZYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM06 ZYB, 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 FM06 ZYB registered?

FM06 ZYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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