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KM56 YFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,742 mi
Last recorded96,742 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,744 miles

Front brake discs are worn/corroded on the insides

both rear springs are corroded

front exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,918 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,008 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 27,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,510 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 24,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,975 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,929 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 YFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KM56 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

KM56 YFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is KM56 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 YFK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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