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RF06 YRN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 138,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front inner and outer sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Oct 2024 124,728 miles

small leaks from rear exhaust pipe

Fail 22 Oct 2024 124,728 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

small leaks from rear exhaust pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2023 118,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,429 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,382 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,826 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged (not working) (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens badly damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

both rear tyres worn

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Fail 5 Nov 2016 78,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres worn

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,246 miles

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

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,132 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf jacking point damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2014 70,132 miles

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf jacking point damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,241 miles

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

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 12 May 2012 49,827 miles

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

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

offside rear cluster lense damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,174 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,174 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers advise smeering

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,856 miles

front wipers advise smeering

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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 YRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF06 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

RF06 YRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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