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M16 YSE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,932 mi
Last recorded118,932 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 118,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,115 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,111 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,400 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,083 miles

Both front tyresd worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,083 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)

Both front tyresd worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,241 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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M16 YSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M16 YSE, 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 M16 YSE registered?

M16 YSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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