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RY55 YMH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 92,635 miles

General underbody corrosion including to suspension components. Structural integrity appears unimpaired.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2026 92,635 miles

General underbody corrosion including to suspension components. Structural integrity appears unimpaired.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2025 82,426 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 82,426 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 50,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,451 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,956 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,821 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer shoulder

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

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres perished on outer shoulder

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

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,038 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,167 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,379 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,371 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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RY55 YMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY55 YMH, 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 RY55 YMH registered?

RY55 YMH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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