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FY56 YKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,464 mi
Last recorded203,464 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 203,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 194,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 194,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2019 186,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 172,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 172,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 159,270 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 159,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,963 miles

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers/undertrays fit

Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers/undertrays fit

Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,058 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Under trays fit

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,208 miles

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,631 miles

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake adjusters slightly detrioated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,631 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

Due to both rear brakes binding a proper examination of both rear tyres and both rear wheel bearings could not be carried out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,821 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,639 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,892 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 27 Oct 2009 39,764 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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FY56 YKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY56 YKM, 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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FY56 YKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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