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AV56 YKD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,690 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 25 Oct 2024 104,116 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,847 miles

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has 3mm tread depth left. ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,590 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,514 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2018 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,763 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,486 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Service brake efficiency low - 57%

Fail 16 Nov 2015 32,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,273 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,400 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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AV56 YKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 YKD, 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 AV56 YKD registered?

AV56 YKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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