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AY56 KGG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,649 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 104,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,977 miles

n/s rear tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,191 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,016 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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AY56 KGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY56 KGG, 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 AY56 KGG registered?

AY56 KGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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