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FY06 YVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 130,484 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 130,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 119,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 119,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,758 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 112,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 112,613 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 112,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 111,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,101 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,113 miles

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 15 May 2014 85,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,879 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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FY06 YVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY06 YVS, 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 FY06 YVS registered?

FY06 YVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FY06 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 YVS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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