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KY06 YRJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has some wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover is splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm with ball joint facing down has play, upper limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush has some wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 111,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover is splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm with ball joint facing down has play, upper limit of acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush has some wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 105,013 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,173 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm / outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,724 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,578 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,018 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken, but system still adequately supported

Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,851 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 19 Apr 2010 36,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,005 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,005 miles

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

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 YRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY06 YRJ, 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 KY06 YRJ registered?

KY06 YRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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