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KY06 YVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,656 mi
Last recorded162,656 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,656 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 162,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fit (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 152,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 133,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,803 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,746 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2011 65,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,327 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,032 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 YVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

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

Is KY06 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY06 YVB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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