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FY06 YYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,815 mi
Last recorded149,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 149,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 149,813 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR WHEELS-PARK BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS WORN ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,532 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 109,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 109,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

right hand indicator tell-tale flashing to fast (indicators working)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,409 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 59,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,852 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 YYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

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