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MD06 NYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,836 mi
Last recorded180,836 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 180,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 180,836 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 172,204 miles

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 160,238 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 160,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 145,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 140,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,602 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 81,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,508 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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MD06 NYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 MD06 NYL, 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 MD06 NYL registered?

MD06 NYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is MD06 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD06 NYL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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