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LY56 AFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 65,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 47,379 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,495 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall...

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,817 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 32,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,375 miles

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

O/S/F And O/S/R Tyres Have Cracks In Sidewall

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 16,219 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,770 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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LY56 AFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LY56 AFF, 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 LY56 AFF registered?

LY56 AFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LY56 AFF safe to buy?

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