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PF06 YBL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,668 mi
Last recorded165,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 165,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,334 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 229,305 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 21 Feb 2019 197,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Mar 2018 110,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,846 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,860 miles

rear tyre size different to front

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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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PF06 YBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF06 YBL, 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 PF06 YBL registered?

PF06 YBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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