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OE06 YFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 123,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-body corroded.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 31 May 2024 115,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 109,531 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 105,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 101,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR ONE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,282 miles

both front brake discs worn and very corroded on inner bfaces

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,927 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,014 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,226 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on inner sidewalls (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,363 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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OE06 YFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE06 YFG, 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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OE06 YFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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