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AY56 KUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 167,306 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted covering some suspension components+engine+sills

Pass 17 Sep 2016 155,953 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 139,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,572 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 122,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,916 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,113 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,189 miles

Casterarm bushes perishing

Front discs pitting

Front tyres perishing

Rear discs scored and pitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,508 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 KUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

AY56 KUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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