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PK56 YUY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,791 mi
Last recorded69,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 YUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 48,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres low on inner edge, requires attention

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,836 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut and wearing slightly on inner edges

outer sills covered

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,038 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,036 miles

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

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

near/side front tyre has a cut at outer wall area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,606 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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PK56 YUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK56 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK56 YUY registered?

PK56 YUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is PK56 YUY safe to buy?

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