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RF06 YNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded bothfront torear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear disc backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,071 miles

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movent

advise slight corrosion to ends of o/s n/s main brake pipes

advise slight movement from o/s n/s rear antiroll bar hanger bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movent

advise slight corrosion to ends of o/s n/s main brake pipes

advise slight movement from o/s n/s rear antiroll bar hanger bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,394 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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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RF06 YNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF06 YNU, 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 RF06 YNU registered?

RF06 YNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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The MOT history for RF06 YNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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