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KM56 MYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,274 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support broken, system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bumper has tape over damage

Fail 26 May 2026 80,132 miles

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

Nearside Body component likely to become detached door mirror cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support broken, system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear bumper has tape over damage

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,810 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective support to box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and breaking up

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low warning on dash

Fail 10 Jun 2025 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective support to box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and breaking up

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low warning on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,629 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 73,598 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 67,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer inoperative (nearside provides sufficient liquid to clear screen)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,464 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,434 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,865 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 51,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,235 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,272 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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KM56 MYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM56 MYS, 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 KM56 MYS registered?

KM56 MYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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