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RK06 YVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 85,417 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,586 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also near wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 2 Aug 2021 76,624 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,888 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror loose buy still secure

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,452 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,034 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,303 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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 YVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

RK06 YVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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