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KM56 YGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,397 miles

Advise corrosion to rear suspension components and subframe

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 54,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,107 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,257 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,935 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,050 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,752 miles

Advise exhaust slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,519 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,873 miles

Advise exhaust middle pipe bracket broken

Fail 29 Oct 2012 30,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise exhaust middle pipe bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM56 YGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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