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AY56 KTJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,736 miles

Central earth strap on gearbox corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 113,362 miles

Auto Box Earth Strap in Poor Condition

Middle Section Exhaust flange Slightly Corroded But Secure And No Leaks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of The Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of The Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Moisture Of Oil Around Autobox Oil Sump Pan Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 113,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (Ball Joint Up) Inner Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auto Box Earth Strap in Poor Condition

Middle Section Exhaust flange Slightly Corroded But Secure And No Leaks

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of The Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of The Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Moisture Of Oil Around Autobox Oil Sump Pan Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,873 miles

Middle Section Exhaust Flange Slightly deteriorated/Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (Above Tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake Pad Worn More Than Inner And Both O/S/R Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (Above Tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,072 miles

Center section rear hanger corroded but secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 107,068 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Center section rear hanger corroded but secure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,311 miles

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall surface damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake pipes coated

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 98,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall surface damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake pipes coated

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,491 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,083 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted.

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,940 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,907 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,527 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,476 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 1,576 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

outer sidewall of offside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,042 miles

advise offside front tyre has a deep cut in tread and cracking in tread pattern

advise slight play in offside front steering arm under load

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 KTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY56 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

AY56 KTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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