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RK56 YWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 92,308 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 82,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,481 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,871 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)

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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RK56 YWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK56 YWN, 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 RK56 YWN registered?

RK56 YWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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