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M12 YMD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 YMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 99,426 miles

rear suspension, brake components all corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,965 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,347 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,792 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd mid lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front, n/s rear and n/s front inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,206 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 85,555 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,064 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,064 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,658 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 66,658 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,878 miles

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,061 miles

small cut to o/s/f tyre less than 25mm and not showing cord

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,243 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,987 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,874 miles

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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M12 YMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M12 YMD, 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 M12 YMD registered?

M12 YMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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