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RE06 YTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 YTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 108,409 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 108,408 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Halogen bulbs replaced for HID bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,249 miles

Front exhaust bracket is half broken off

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk out of the outside side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre has a chunk out of the outside sidewall

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

side windows tinted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 102,249 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust bracket is half broken off

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk out of the outside side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre has a chunk out of the outside sidewall

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,496 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,695 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,672 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 88,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 88,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,356 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre join corroded.

frobt brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,995 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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RE06 YTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE06 YTZ, 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 RE06 YTZ registered?

RE06 YTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is RE06 YTZ safe to buy?

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