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KY06 YWD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,811 miles

unable to fully check brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,046 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 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

KY06 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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