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AY56 KTX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,380 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,998 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,825 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r restricting adult seat belt inspection

front brake discs show considerable wear, rear show some wear, all brake pads seem worn thin,parkbrake very noisey when tested on RBT, advise full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,911 miles

all brake discs have slight rusting to braking surfaces

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

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 KTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KTX, 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 AY56 KTX registered?

AY56 KTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is AY56 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 KTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY56 KTX have outstanding finance?

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