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SP06 YVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,954 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,954 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,598 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE IN CAT

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,098 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Offside rear tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 39,000 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,254 miles

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

Rear 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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SP06 YVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP06 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 YVU registered?

SP06 YVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is SP06 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 YVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP06 YVU have outstanding finance?

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