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YR56 WEV

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 168,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 168,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 162,499 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 162,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 155,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 125,686 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 125,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,762 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 15 Nov 2011 103,078 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,998 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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YR56 WEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR56 WEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR56 WEV registered?

YR56 WEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YR56 WEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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