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RY06 FFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,583 mi
Last recorded151,583 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY06 FFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 151,583 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 142,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,653 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,578 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,100 miles

o/s/r slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 May 2013 62,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 55,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 47,058 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 47,058 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 39,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2009
Fail 20 May 2009 31,104 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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RY06 FFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY06 FFT, 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 RY06 FFT registered?

RY06 FFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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