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NU56 YSG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,409 mi
Last recorded137,409 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,409 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

reart exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,489 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,118 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,472 miles

both rear coil spring corrosion apparent

Pass 10 Jan 2019 117,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 117,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,831 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 113,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,783 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,142 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,379 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,352 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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NU56 YSG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

NU56 YSG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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The MOT history for NU56 YSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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