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MX06 YRG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,325 mi
Last recorded231,325 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 YRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 231,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 354,992 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 354,982 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 335,989 miles

EGR has a hose fitted releasing gases from the front

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

handbrake light staying on

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 335,989 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EGR has a hose fitted releasing gases from the front

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

handbrake light staying on

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 319,006 miles

corrosion to exhaust

turbo pipe has been modified and has been placed in the wheel arch

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 319,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

corrosion to exhaust

turbo pipe has been modified and has been placed in the wheel arch

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 813,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 185,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 185,118 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 168,773 miles

damp oil patches on subframe

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,464 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn low

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,703 miles

brake wear warning light on

engine undertray fitted

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn low on inner edges and in centre of tread

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to nearside rear disc outer face

Fail 13 Oct 2011 110,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake wear warning light on

engine undertray fitted

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn low on inner edges and in centre of tread

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to nearside rear disc outer face

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,879 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust pipe flexy deteriorated

front pads worn

n/s/f wheel arch plastic trim damaged

slight play in both front wheels

under covers fitted

wheel arch and sills cover by plastic trims

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,093 miles

oil leak(near sump)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak(near sump)

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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MX06 YRG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX06 YRG, 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 MX06 YRG registered?

MX06 YRG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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