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PX06 YSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,908 mi
Last recorded212,908 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 YSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 212,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 212,908 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 201,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 181,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 163,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

Fail 19 Sep 2016 163,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2015 148,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake and foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 148,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake and foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,806 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lower engine tray damp poss oil/fuel leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,335 miles

Nearside Front 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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PX06 YSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PX06 YSU, 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 PX06 YSU registered?

PX06 YSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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