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NK55 YBS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp off side front mirror indicator is working intermittent (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front off side front tyre have uneven wear on the inner and outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,619 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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 5 Oct 2015 60,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre cracked on treads, has nail in it and outerwall cut but not deep to cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,858 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,341 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NK55 YBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NK55 YBS, 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 NK55 YBS registered?

NK55 YBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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