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GY06 YFN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,288 mi
Last recorded135,288 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,869 miles

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 101,310 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 225/45-17

eml light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,799 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 80,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,818 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 70,818 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 62,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,191 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn to wear bars.

near side rear tyre inner side wall split to the limit.

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge.

off side rear tyre inner side wall spliting .

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,318 miles

slight split to near side rear tyre inner side wall

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,585 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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GY06 YFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY06 YFN, 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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GY06 YFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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