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KN56 VYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,978 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 70,978 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,999 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 69,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,936 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,140 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,200 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,838 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 56,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,620 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and wearing low

offside front side repeater damaged but still working

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,839 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,415 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 VYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

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

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