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MF06 YFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,729 mi
Last recorded123,729 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 YFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 120,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 120,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,141 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 119,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 117,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,676 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 87,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,096 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,144 miles

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall cords not showing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 24,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall cords not showing

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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MF06 YFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF06 YFD, 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 MF06 YFD registered?

MF06 YFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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