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R11 YPH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,889 mi
Last recorded139,889 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 YPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 137,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 131,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel sightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2020 130,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 117,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,677 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,144 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

backing on front and rear number plates peeling

Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

backing on front and rear number plates starting to peal.

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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R11 YPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R11 YPH, 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 R11 YPH registered?

R11 YPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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