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KN56 VYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 88,763 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,265 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,057 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,442 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,741 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,415 miles

Child seat fiited n/s/r

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 29,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,610 miles

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

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

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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KN56 VYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN56 VYA, 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 KN56 VYA registered?

KN56 VYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is KN56 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 VYA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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