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KD56 UYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,489 mi
Last recorded144,489 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 144,489 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 144,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Linkage dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,348 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 126,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,618 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 116,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 107,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,895 miles

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

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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KD56 UYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KD56 UYC, 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 KD56 UYC registered?

KD56 UYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KD56 UYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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