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KY06 YPX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,800 mi
Last recorded168,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 YPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 168,800 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 168,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 157,323 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre mirror incecured

Pass 22 Jul 2015 157,323 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre mirror incecured

Fail 22 Jul 2015 157,322 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

internal mirrow insecure

slight play os front wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2014 145,810 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,323 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 133,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,683 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r anti roll bar pin bush slight play

o/s/r coil spring rusting

Fail 14 Jun 2012 116,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/r anti roll bar pin bush slight play

o/s/r coil spring rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,535 miles

ADVISE both rear brake discs , faces are pitted and corroded

ADVISE. rear brake pads are wearing low

ADVISE. rear nearside and offside service brake recording a slightly low reading . would advise a brake check may require adjustment or repair

ADVISE. sqweak from the rear offside suspension when pressed down, no play or movement found in any bushes or joints , seems to be from the lower trailing arm knuckle swivel joint

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

Fail 8 May 2010 83,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2010 83,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,424 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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KY06 YPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY06 YPX, 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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KY06 YPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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