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SP06 YSW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,126 mi
Last recorded126,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,126 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2019 125,988 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear can not test rear seat belts items in way!

Pass 23 May 2018 110,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 110,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 101,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r Replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,678 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,296 miles

discs worn

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge

slight play in the ball joints

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

discs worn

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge

slight play in the ball joints

suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,758 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,208 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,017 miles

front tyres wearing outside edges

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

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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SP06 YSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP06 YSW, 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 SP06 YSW registered?

SP06 YSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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