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KY06 YWR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,865 mi
Last recorded122,865 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 122,865 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,765 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2024 110,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 105,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,767 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 100,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,010 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,971 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 65,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,341 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,152 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox pan.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 YWR 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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

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

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