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NU56 YDF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm /slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly / heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm / slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers / under trays fitted / unable to check all components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm /slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly / heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm / slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers / under trays fitted / unable to check all components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,217 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken / system still surported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

L/h front tyre scrubbing on outer edge(bald).

Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

L/h front tyre scrubbing on outer edge(bald).

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,189 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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NU56 YDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU56 YDF, 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 NU56 YDF registered?

NU56 YDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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