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RV06 YYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

203,020 mi
Last recorded203,020 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 203,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 202,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 190,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 190,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 178,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 178,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 164,515 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 164,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 156,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 156,795 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Advise that ref to rear park brake failure, the inboard shoes have either seperated or became detached !!

Pass 15 Jul 2013 144,596 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 144,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 137,046 miles

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

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

advise that the front brake discs are worn

advise that the nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the outer shoulder ie BALD

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,718 miles

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

advise front brake discs are worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 131,718 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front brake discs are worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 124,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 110,538 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV06 YYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RV06 YYW, 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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RV06 YYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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