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RK06 YTS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 YTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,807 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 58,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,952 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 54,921 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 52,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 48,644 miles

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

Offside Front stone chip

Pass 28 May 2020 47,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s arm point up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 40,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,914 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 24,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,952 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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RK06 YTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK06 YTS, 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 RK06 YTS registered?

RK06 YTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RK06 YTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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