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LN06 YZS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,794 mi
Last recorded156,794 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 156,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 138,190 miles

centre exhaust mount rusted from centre section

front wiper blades starting to smear

rubber gaiters on front anti roll bar drop links starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2023 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mount rusted from centre section

front wiper blades starting to smear

rubber gaiters on front anti roll bar drop links starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2021 120,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 116,343 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2020 116,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,714 miles

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

both rear indicators are faded in colour

front inner brake pads appear worn

offside front sidelight a little dim

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

oil mist on engine under tray

Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,714 miles

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

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

both rear indicators are faded in colour

front inner brake pads appear worn

offside front sidelight a little dim

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

oil mist on engine under tray

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,637 miles

EML on

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear anti roll bar mount bush worn

nearside rear tyre valve perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,094 miles

nearside rear tyre valve perished

play in offside front lower ball joint (rear arm)

rear brake flexi hoses perished

slight play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,094 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve perished

play in offside front lower ball joint (rear arm)

rear brake flexi hoses perished

slight play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,401 miles

alternator/battery light on dash board

front brake pads and discs a little worn

front windscreen wiper blades starting to split

nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled

offside front parking light a little dim but working

offside rear parking brake sticks slightly

offside rear tyre worn and feathered

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,388 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,562 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,699 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,416 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 30,999 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,999 miles

Nearside 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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LN06 YZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YZS, 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 LN06 YZS registered?

LN06 YZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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