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RF06 YPW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,994 mi
Last recorded162,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,994 miles

Front & Rear Anti-Roll BARS Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 162,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,742 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,426 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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RF06 YPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPW, 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 RF06 YPW registered?

RF06 YPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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The MOT history for RF06 YPW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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