MOT Status
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170,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded by fuel tank and rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside rear also recording very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Both front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear, R/N/S also has cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror base (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
surface rust on brake discs
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
surface cracks on offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, but not through to cords.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs are worn
nearside rear brake disc is pitted
oil leak (rear diff/ o/s/r driveshaft)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NY06 FYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 NY06 FYL, 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 NY06 FYL registered?
NY06 FYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2006.
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