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FY06 YXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged bent structure (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 77,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,991 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake warning light remains on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,194 miles

Diesel leval low

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advised full inspection could not be seen plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,852 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 YXW 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 80%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

FY06 YXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2006.

Is FY06 YXW safe to buy?

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