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LN06 YHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 123,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 123,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,888 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 118,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish baund (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 110,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Iluminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres has slightly distorted. 225/45r17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,682 miles

Rear rear tyre sidewall have cuts in them but not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake siezed on (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear tyre sidewall have cuts in them but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,423 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,389 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,158 miles

offside rear seat belt fully checked due to child sest fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,503 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f unable to fully inspect adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,425 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

child seat fitted n/s/f unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,711 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,965 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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LN06 YHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN06 YHO, 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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LN06 YHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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