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L30 YAA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded by connection to flexible hose) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,362 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 77,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 60,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,679 miles

brake worning light on but all pads are new

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,949 miles

front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,207 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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L30 YAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L30 YAA, 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 L30 YAA registered?

L30 YAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is L30 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 YAA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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