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KM56 RYO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,285 mi
Last recorded190,285 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 190,285 miles

Front both fog lamps not working / offside lens cracked

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats folded down . belts not tested . rear of vehicle used to carry goods

Fail 6 Oct 2020 190,247 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both fog lamps not working / offside lens cracked

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both outer (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats folded down . belts not tested . rear of vehicle used to carry goods

Pass 1 Apr 2019 177,564 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 177,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 167,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,402 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on non-measurable outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,811 miles

brake and fuel pipes covered by underfloor trims

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,214 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

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 RYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

KM56 RYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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