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RK56 YWR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 133,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under tray/s fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,068 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,239 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,363 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,563 miles

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,202 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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RK56 YWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

RK56 YWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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