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KM56 YHF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,476 mi
Last recorded122,476 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NO PLY OR CORD VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND WITH PLASTIC COVERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 115,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,723 miles

All Suspension parts, Corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,671 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 109,741 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 107,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 101,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON INNER SHOPULDER - 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SERVICE 'A' 198 DAYS OVERDUE ?

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON INNER SHOPULDER - 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SERVICE 'A' 198 DAYS OVERDUE ?

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing inner edge 225/50/16 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing inner edge 225/50/16 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,907 miles

Front brake discs inner surface worn and corroded

Nearside front anti roll linkage has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,474 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,931 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KM56 YHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

KM56 YHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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