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KY06 YVT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,713 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,735 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to ware limil

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,282 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 50,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,529 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,665 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 32,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,171 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 18,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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 YVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

KY06 YVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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