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RK56 YZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,525 mi
Last recorded193,525 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 193,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 193,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush and Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 176,808 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 176,807 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 162,188 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 148,351 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 148,349 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 132,021 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,212 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 YZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK56 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

RK56 YZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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