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FD56 KYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,148 mi
Last recorded93,148 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,148 miles

Offside Front tyre, inner sidewall, cracked

front brake discs, wearing thin

parking brake has only just met required performance, it may be in need of ajustment or repair

rear brake pads, close to limit

Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre, inner sidewall, cracked

front brake discs, wearing thin

parking brake has only just met required performance, it may be in need of ajustment or repair

rear brake pads, close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,363 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 75,363 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2016 53,627 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2016 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,550 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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FD56 KYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD56 KYB, 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 FD56 KYB registered?

FD56 KYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FD56 KYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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