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KN56 VYM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 57,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,066 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,541 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,577 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 47,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,831 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,935 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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KN56 VYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

Is KN56 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 VYM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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