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FY06 YWD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,520 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 131,509 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,800 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Foglight lens smashed but does not affect light output

Fail 30 Jan 2025 129,798 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Foglight lens smashed but does not affect light output

Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,800 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,358 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 119,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,848 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sies on limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Front steering arms have slight movement both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 105,848 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sies on limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front steering arms have slight movement both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play yellow chalk mark on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 78,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust mounting very rusted

Offside Front Outer steering rack slight play in end joint

Pass 18 May 2016 68,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 68,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 61,966 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 61,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,219 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)

Fail 17 May 2013 51,219 miles

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

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 23 May 2012 45,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,433 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 YWD, 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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FY06 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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