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LS55 JYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,269 mi
Last recorded112,269 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,269 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,269 miles

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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,177 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear. (2.4.G.2)

under trays covering many components.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear. (2.4.G.2)

under trays covering many components.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,423 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays covering many components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills also coverred

Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills also coverred

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Fail 25 Jun 2014 87,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 20 May 2013 81,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 71,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 71,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,739 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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LS55 JYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS55 JYC, 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 LS55 JYC registered?

LS55 JYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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