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KY06 YTN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,547 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 91,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,069 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 56,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 56,686 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEAD LAMPS. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,814 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,841 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 23,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 23,714 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,294 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 YTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY06 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

KY06 YTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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